Project Manager – Utilities & Construction Delivery

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Utilities is seeking a Project Manager in Ontario to lead construction and design projects from planning through closeout. You will collaborate with senior teams on estimates, proposals, and tender submissions, while managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources across the lifecycle.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk assessment capabilities, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing construction, infrastructure, utility, transportation, industrial, or civil projects.
• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing projects from planning through closeout.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience with estimating, proposals, and tender submissions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution activities, establishing project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Senior Management, Operations, and Estimating teams on estimates, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources across the lifecycle.
• Resolve issues and disputes, escalating to senior leadership as needed.
• Provide leadership and performance management to project teams.
• Manage commercial matters and promote collaboration with clients and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts, negotiate agreements, and manage changes and disputes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and financial performance.
• Facilitate regular project reviews and scheduling meetings with stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites and work flexible hours as required.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aecon Utilities is seeking a Project Manager in Ontario to lead construction and design projects from planning through closeout. You will collaborate with senior teams on estimates, proposals, and tender submissions, while managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources across the lifecycle.

This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk assessment capabilities, with travel to project sites as needed.