Risk Manager

Aecon Concessions; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure firm in the Region of Waterloo seeks a Project Controls Risk Manager to oversee risk management for major nuclear projects. This role involves developing risk management plans, leading risk review meetings, and requiring extensive experience in project controls. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering management and risk analysis while possessing leadership skills. The expected salary range is $160,000 - $190,000, and the role follows a hybrid work model that necessitates travel to multiple sites.

Benefits

Leadership Programs

Diversity & Inclusion Training

Health and Wellness Support

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of related experience.
• Detail oriented approach with a focus on quality.
• Ability to travel between project site locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk management expertise to mega-projects.
• Lead development of risk plans and compliance.
• Provide input into continuous improvement of Project Controls policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Controls Technical Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Experience

Microsoft Excel Expertise

Education

Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost Management Systems (e.g., Hard Dollar, EcoSys, Prism)

Job description

Operating Sector: Nuclear

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.

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?

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization.

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Project Controls Risk Manager will be responsible for providing risk management expertise to Aecon’s ongoing mega-projects in the Nuclear sector.

This role follows a hybrid work model and involves frequent travel to Cambridge, Darlington, Pickering, and Kincardine.

What You'll Do Here:

• Overall responsibility for project's compliance to Aecon’s Project Controls standards & applicable contract documents
• Develop a project‑specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Lead the development of the risk register, and summary risk reports to ensure compliance with the standards and procedures
• Establish cadence for risk reviews & lead risk review meetings to identify, evaluate & update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impactAssist risk owners in establishing, implementing & tracking mitigating actions & contingency plans
• Establish quantitative risk analysis (QRA) cadence; oversee QRA and articulate the results & variance analysis to project leadership
• Oversee the risks assessments and provide inputs to their impact calculations for projects cost, schedule, quality and safety
• Perform quantitative schedule risk analysis & quantitative cost risk analysis utilizing Monte Carlo risk modeling tools
• Incorporate the results of the Quantitative Risk Analysis into the project forecast
• Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelines
• Oversee analysis and reporting of project performance key metrics on risk management
• Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined risk management & project control requirements
• Establish & maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts & joint venture stakeholders (where applicable)
• Create, promote, and maintain a safe, open & respectful workplace culture and environment
• Provide feedback & guidance to direct reports for annual goal setting; support in the establishment of individual career development plans and in identifying training & professional development opportunities
• Conduct annual performance reviews (with mid-year check‑ins) & provide constructive feedback; implement performance improvement plans as needed with support from Human Resources
• Participate in project-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain Project Controls staffing plan forecasts
• Lead project-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources; communicate resource needs with senior leadership

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10-15 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
• Ability to travel between our different project site locations including Cambridge, Darlington, Pickering and Kincardine.
• Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality.
• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
• Innovative Problem‑Solving Skills.
• EPC Contractor (Self‑Perform) Experience.Construction Field Experience.
• Mega‑project or Portfolio Projects Experience.
• Demonstrated Project Controls Technical Knowledge (e.g. via PMI or AACE Certification).
• Stakeholder Management Experience.
• Strategic Orientation.
• Leadership Experience in High‑Performing Teams.
• Microsoft Excel Expertise.
• Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g. Hard Dollar, EcoSys, Prism).
• Due to the nature of the work, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

Reason for vacancy: New position

The expected pay range for this opportunity is: $160,000 - $190,000

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, 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.