Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Aecon Group Inc.

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Water seeks a passionate Project Manager to lead complex water and wastewater projects across Canada and the United States. You will drive planning, execution, and delivery in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on active projects.

The role requires travel to project sites, onsite work, a strong safety focus, and a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes while managing cost and schedule.

Qualifications

• 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience executing Water or Heavy Industrial projects is required.
• Ability and willingness to travel for work.
• Strong network of trades, subcontractors, suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for all project management activities, ensuring successful execution.
• Support proposal/estimating to deliver competitive, achievable submissions.
• Lead transition from estimating to project execution.
• Attract, build and mentor project teams.
• Promote a work environment employees want to be part of.
• Develop project goals to meet owner deliverables and align with Aecon initiatives.
• Prioritize safety above all else.
• Maintain effective project controls to meet milestones.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen to control costs and improve margins.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, major equipment and materials.
• Negotiate and execute contracts timely and cost-effectively.
• Manage stakeholder relations (Owner, Regulators, Subcontractors, Suppliers).
• Chair project management meetings for best outcomes.

Skills

Water projects

Project management

Heavy civil

BIM

Lean construction

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary in engineering/construction management/trades

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon is a trusted leader in infrastructure development across the United States, safely and sustainably building what matters so future generations can thrive. As we expand our footprint in the U.S. market, we're building on a strong foundation of experience and success in Canada, where we've led some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in transportation and energy. Every day, we collaborate to build, connect, power, and strengthen the communities we serve - now with a growing presence and impact across the United States.

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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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?

Aecon Water is a national leader in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, specializing in the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of critical municipal and regional systems. We provide clients across Canada with end to end solutions, combining technical expertise, self perform capabilities, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.

We are seeking a passionate Project Manager to help us execute complex projects across Canada and the United States. The successful candidate will play a key role in the growth and success of our business unit and manage projects in the field.

Please Note:

• The successful candidate for this role must be able to mobilize to project sites across Canada and potentially the US.
• This role is primarily based on-site at active projects across Canada. Travel arrangements or relocation support will be provided.

What You'll Do Here:

Be accountable for ensuring all project management activities are successfully executed, including;

• Support the proposal/estimating team to provide a quality submission that is both competitive and achievable.
• Lead transition from estimating to project execution.
• Attract, build and mentor project teams.
• Promote a work environment that employees want to be a part of.
• Develop project goals to meet or exceed the owner's deliverables and align with Aecon's corporate initiatives.
• Actively promote and prioritize safety above all else.
• Adhere to the critical path (i.e., ensure effective project controls to track, monitor, and adjust the schedule to meet all critical milestones).
• Demonstrate commercial acumen to control costs and improve margins.
• Enforce timely change management practices.
• Oversee quality, testing, start-up and commissioning.
• Accurately forecast and report performance (e.g., safety, schedule, cost, and quality).
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors, major equipment, and line materials.
• Effectively negotiate and execute contracts in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage and foster all stakeholder relations (e.g., Owner, Regulators, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc.).
• Chair project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10 years of construction experience.
• Experience executing Water or Heavy Industrial projects is a requirement.
• A vast network of contacts (e.g., tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, etc.).
• Background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Works.
• Background in General Contracting
• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, and/or trades is an advantage.
• Management experience with alternative project delivery is an asset (e.g., design-build, construction management at risk, P3, IPD, etc.)
• Able and willing to travel for work (required).
• Experience with BIM, considered a benefit.
• Experience executing Lean Construction Principles, considered a benefit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.