Project Manager

Aecon Concessions; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility construction projects in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will manage project scope, ensure safety standards, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. This full-time role fosters an inclusive environment, with opportunities for career growth within a leading infrastructure development company.

Qualifications

• Expertise in wet utility construction (oil & gas, water, sewer, etc.) required.
• Experience with contract and subcontract management.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery against budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Establish safety programs and ensure compliance on site.
• Negotiate contracts and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management

Equivalent discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

P6

Job description

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.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
  
  
  

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?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Energy Solutions Inc. (AESI) is a leading utility construction provider across British Columbia and we’re looking for a Project Manager to help us support our business in BC.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will oversee and manage the entire scope of our projects and will ultimately have a significant impact on the overall project performance.

Please note this position is a full-time 12-month contract opportunity.

What You'll Do Here

Project Management

• Responsible for project delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets.
  
  
  

Construction Operations

• Establish safety program on all project sites ensuring a safe work environment.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Execution - Develop, monitor and report weekly and monthly activities internally and to external stakeholders to ensure the plan is executed. Implement construction phasing plans and logistics.
• Quality - Ensuring key metrics and KPI’s are established, and targets are consistently achieved.
  
  
  

Commercial Management

• Financial reporting and forecasting.
• Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
• Regular interactions with clients, engineering firms, subcontractors, contracting authorities, municipalities, the public, and special interest groups.
  
  
  

Communication

• Builds engagement through ongoing communicates to all staff and stakeholders.
• Provide all required project reporting / forecasting.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or equivalent discipline an asset.
• Expertise and experience in the wet utility construction industry (oil & gas, water, sewer, drainage, etc.) required.
• Sound knowledge of utility construction methods and techniques - trenching and excavating, shoring, deep utilities, tie-ins, etc.
• Experience with contract and subcontract management.
• Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation.
• Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects.
• Knowledge with risk identification and management.
• Experience with project scheduling (previous use of P6 an asset).
• Proficient in liaising with client, subcontractor, and consultant representatives.
• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Working computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Maintain a valid British Columbia driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within BC.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
  
  
  

The expected pay range for this position is between $84,000 - $120,000.

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.