Project Manager - Temporary Power & Fix - Electrical

Aecon Group Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. invites an experienced Project Manager to lead the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) execution phase in Clarington, Ontario.

You will operate with a ONE TEAM mindset, ensuring scope delivery on time and on budget while coordinating across JV partners, client stakeholders, and internal teams. Responsibilities include risk identification, contract change coordination, and frequent progress reporting to the Project Director and client.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related experience in electrical and I&C in a nuclear environment.
• Engineering or construction-management degree required.
• PMI certification preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a ONE TEAM, project-first approach across internal and client-facing interactions.
• Ensure delivery of scope on time and on budget per contract.
• Provide regular progress updates to Project Director and client.
• Identify threats to schedule/cost and implement mitigations.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk management for the project.
• Interface with Client on change requests with the support team.
• Maintain Project Risk Register and associated actions.
• Ensure on-site support during construction phase.

Skills

Project management

Nuclear EPC

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

PMI certification

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Cost control

Job description

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?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025, Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

What You'll Do Here

• Lead by example to ensure a “ONE TEAM” Project-First, collaborative approach for internal, external, cross-JV and client-facing interactions.
• Create the context that promotes this and other values that are required to make the project successful.
• Ensure the delivery of all its scope in accordance with safety standards, on time, on budget and compliant with the Contract.
• Provide regular and accurate progress updates to the Project Director, Project Controls and the client for reporting purposes.
• The Project Manager is accountable for cost and schedule adherence and management of threats and opportunities, including timely escalation.
• Early identification of any threats to project schedule or cost profile, or quality issues.
• Constantly monitor for schedule and cost reduction opportunities across their scope of work. In particular, the Project Manager should be continuously looking for more efficient methods to perform the work.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the project requirements are met and represent the most efficient methods to deliver its scope.
• Drive compensatory actions related to adverse quality trends during the project.
• As a member of the Project Leadership Team, participate in regular meetings and provide advice and support to the other members.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register. Specifically, the Project Manager is responsible for the identification, mitigation and management of related risk items for their scope.
• Interface with the Client on requests for contract changes in close collaboration with the support team.
• Track and expedite internal and external deliverables as part of the contract.
• The Project Manager is the SPOC for their scope for the entire organization.
• Ensure support and technical assistance are deployed to the Construction team during the construction phase on site.
• Provide frequent, informal performance feedback to team members, and formal feedback according to home office company policy.
• Endeavour for the feedback to be in person wherever possible.

What You Bring To The Team

• 5 - 10 years of related experience, ideally in electrical and I&C in a nuclear environment.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management post-secondary degree.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented approach, focused on quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Agility and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• EPC contractor experience.
• Construction field experience in a nuclear environment.
• Mega-project or portfolio project experience in a nuclear environment.
• Demonstrated project management knowledge (e.g. via PMI certification).
• Consensus-building experience.
• Claims avoidance and/or claims negotiation experience.