Project Manager

Aecon Concessions; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee nuclear project planning and execution in Chalk River, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear projects along with business development experience. This role emphasizes safety and accountability, ensuring all aspects of project delivery meet standards. The company fosters diversity and inclusion and invites a broad range of applicants to apply.

Benefits

Investment in career development

Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nuclear industry experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience within the nuclear industry.
• Experience in planning and executing EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project revenue targets and budgets.
• Identify threats to project delivery and establish counter measures.
• Manage claims to their ultimate settlement.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Date: Aug 19, 2025

Location:

Chalk River, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Project Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization.

Reporting to the Director, Nuclear Maintenance. This position provides leadership and alignment for all activities related to project planning, execution, delivery and closeout. This position is the primary point of contact to ensure a consistent, deliberate, and clear methodology is used for key decisions, and advancement of deliverables the scope of work.

This position will require an assignement to Chalk River, ON.

What You'll Do Here:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Prepare short and long term projections and forecasts for identified projects
• Prepare project revenue targets and budgets and update as required
• Responsible for the development of business opportunities as they apply to the account.
• Facilitate a first hand business relationship with customers at decision-making levels.

PROPOSAL AND ESTIMATING

• Establish strategies for success of proposals.
• Participation and understanding of the final proposal pricing.
• Participation in the preparation and delivery of all proposal documents.
• Risk analysis, including review of Terms and Conditions, pre-bid recommendation forms, PRC and chairing pre-bid meetings.
• Participation in the negotiation of the proposal towards award.

PROJECT EXECUTION

• Identification of threats to project delivery and establishment of suitable counter measures.
• Establish resources required to execute projects.
• Facilitate project turnover meetings and foster information exchange from proposal team.
• Select the management and supervision team to execute the projects.
• Ultimate responsibility for the execution of the work in terms of safety, project management strategies, schedule, cost, manpower and client communications.
• Total responsibility for financial, accounting, reporting associated with the project.
• Post job analysis of all major projects.
• Responsible for management of claims to their ultimate settlement.
• Managing all project coordination aspects

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Informal safety inspections as per Red Book training
• Provide supervisory guidance to project personnel
• Preparation of succession plans
• Ensure that all employees are fully trained for the function they are expected to fulfill

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field with a focus on nuclear construction
• Minimum 5years of nuclear industry experience
• Business development & commercial knowledge
• Experience in N286 and ISO 9001 Quality execution projects
• Experience in planning and executing EPC projects
• Minimum of 2years of project management experience within the nuclear industry.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Planning and organizational talent to facilitate desired outcome
• Previous experience with managing consortium partners
• Computer Skills

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.