Project Manager - Foundations

Aecon Group Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Foundations is a leader in the Canadian Foundations industry. The Foundations Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated Foundations projects and will sit out of our head office in Calgary or Sherwood Park, Alberta.

You’ll oversee safety, quality, subcontractor management, and financial performance while building a project management team and coordinating with Operations to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Education to include technical college diploma or combination of technical training and/or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project safety performance and support field engagement through safety inspections and audits.
• Oversee quality, material & subcontractor management process for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the financial performance of designated projects. Management of financial performance to ensure business plans targets are being met.
• Reports issues to Operations Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
• Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalates issues to Operations Manager.
• Puts in place a project management team with clearly defined responsibilities, covering all aspects of the operation.
• Prepares employee development and succession plans for key positions in the department.
• Approves all expenditures and proposal pricing within limits of authority.
• Maintains personal contact with major clients and unions.
• Ensures that all activity on the designated project is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Effective collaboration with Superintendent to support all crewing and project needs.

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Safe. Trusted. Respected.Aecon Foundations is a leader in the Canadian Foundations industry. From shoring systems to foundation piling of all types; Aecon Foundations brings the Aecon advantage to all of our market sectors and acts as a strong partner from project initiation, design development, field testing and execution .

Foundations Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated Foundations projects. This role sits out of our head office in Calgary or Sherwood Park, Alberta.

What You’ll Do Here

• Oversee project safety performance and support field engagement though safety inspections and audits. Support Safety Advisors in any required safety investigations and ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
• Oversee quality, material & subcontractor management process for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the financial performance of designated projects. Management of financial performance to ensure business plans targets are being met.
• Reports issues to Operations Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
• Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalates issues to Operations Manager.
• Puts in place a project management team with clearly defined responsibilities, covering all aspects of the operation.
• Prepares employee development and succession plans for key positions in the department.
• Approves all expenditures and proposal pricing within limits of authority.
• Maintains personal contact with major clients and unions.
• Ensures that all activity on the designated project is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Effective collaboration with Superintendent to support all crewing and project needs.

What You Bring To The Team

• Education to include technical college diploma or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Project Manager role.
• Experience in the Foundations Industry an asset.
• Solid understanding of estimating, project forecasting and change management principals and processes.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, resource balancing for a variety of sizes of projects.
• Proven leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
• Ability to inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workers.
• Availability to collaboratively work within both an office and site environment.
• Sound computer skills – MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project required.
• Experience with Hard Dollar and SAP considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.