Track Manager - Future Opportunities

Aecon Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead site-based track and heavy civil projects across Canada. You will manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and teams to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within safety standards.

We value deep technical project management expertise, risk assessment, and collaboration with clients and subcontractors. P.Eng designation is considered an asset; applicants from related disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, or equivalent discipline.
• Experience in managing small teams and sub-contractors.
• Experience in performing risk assessments including mitigating risks in design.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed.
• Transition to construction, monitors construction infrastructure and critical path.
• Establishing and maintaining project budget.
• Enforces change procedures.
• Establishes schedule and staffing plans.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Chairs project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.
• Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
• Oversees testing, quality, and safety.
• Manages client and vendor relationship.
• Project risks and issues are logged and managed.
• Ensures all project close-out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
• Business development, including participation in costing and estimating activities and risk analysis.
• Financial forecasting and contributing to creation of revenue targets.
• Overseeing procurement including materials and subcontractors.

Skills

Team management

Risk assessment

Contract management

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering/construction management

Job description

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Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Toronto, ON, CA Hamilton, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Major Projects East

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?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed.
• Transition to construction, monitors construction infrastructure and critical path.
• Establishing and maintaining project budget.
• Enforces change procedures.
• Establishes schedule and staffing plans.
• Negotiates and executes contracts and agreements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Chairs project management meetings with a focus on the best outcomes for Aecon.
• Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
• Oversees testing, quality, and safety.
• Manages client and vendor relationship.
• Project risks and issues are logged and managed.
• Ensures all project close‑out activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
• Business development, including participation in costing and estimating activities and risk analysis.
• Financial forecasting and contributing to creation of revenue targets.
• Overseeing procurement including materials and subcontractors.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post‑secondary education in engineering, construction management, or equivalent discipline.
• 5 – 10 years trackconstruction experience from site‑based roles.
• Experience in managing small teams and sub‑contractors.
• Experience in performing risk assessments including mitigating risks in design.
• Demonstrated ability to breakdown and plan large / complex construction stages.
• General knowledge of Track and heavy civil construction methods.
• In addition, applicants will be required to demonstrate deep technical project management expertise and understanding of regulatory requirements in one or more of Aecon’s operating markets (Heavy Civil, Utilities, Rail).
• P.Eng designation is considered an asset.

Reason for Vacancy: Proactive/Evergreen

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.