Director, Steam Generator

Aecon U.S.; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon, a North American construction and infrastructure leader, seeks a Director to drive Steam Generator Replacement programs in the US. You will lead development, bidding, and strategic partnerships with Steam Generator Team and JV partners to secure profitable contracts.

Strong commercial and leadership skills are essential. The role requires extensive travel, nuclear project experience, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams across engineering, construction, and commercial

Qualifications

• 15+ years in large EPC or nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Aecon's support of Steam Generator Team in the development of a comprehensive US Steam Generator Replacement market strategy.
• Oversee bid preparation, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations to secure profitable contracts.
• Mentor senior leaders and develop succession plans to ensure long-term organizational capability.
• Own P&L accountability for Aecon portion of Steam Generator Team performed work on US SGR projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Market development

Bid strategy

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Nuclear industry knowledge

Job description

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.

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, and partnerships with Veteran groups, 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 is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience — transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

This role is critical to driving the success of Steam Generator Replacement projects in the US. The Director will lead Aecon’s support to Steam Generator Team LLC for the execution of Steam Generator Replacement projects across the entire project lifecycle—from early business development and pursuit through detailed planning and execution. This position requires a blend of strong commercial insight and exceptional leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, with quality, and profitably.

What You’ll Do Here

• Provide leadership for Aecon support of Steam Generator Team in the development of a comprehensive US Steam Generator Replacement (SGR) market strategy.
• Work with Steam Generator Team and JV partner to build strategic partnerships to strengthen market position and delivery capability.
• Oversee Aecon’s input into bid preparation, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations to secure profitable contracts, and review overall Steam Generator Team estimates and bids.
• Act in concert with Steam Generator Team to as an executive liaison for utilities and nuclear plant owners.
• Participate in Steam Generator Team client relations initiatives to develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with client leadership teams.
• Ensure proactive communication and issue resolution to support client satisfaction and confidence.
• Represent Aecon and Steam Generator Team at industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, as needed.
• Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams needed to support execution of Steam Generator Team scope of work across engineering, construction, and commercial functions.
• Promote and foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, within Aecon and Steam Generator Team.
• Mentor senior leaders and develop succession plans to ensure long-term organizational capability.
• Support Steam Generator Team readiness activities for major outages and replacements, including tooling, logistics, and staffing.
• Participate in the development and review of Steam Generator Team ’s integrated project estimates and schedules, providing Aecon input across all phases of work.
• Represent Aecon through participation in Steam Generator Team processes to ensure SGT meets project commitments.
• Identify and drive resolution of critical issues and elevate decisions to executive leadership when necessary.
• Ensure Steam Generator Team ’s resources support Steam Generator Team ’s safety processes in building a nuclear safety culture and enforce adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor Steam Generator Team performance to ensure compliance to Steam Generator Team ’s with quality assurance programs and client specifications.
• Work with the Steam Generator Team management team to promote human performance principles and maintain zero-tolerance for safety violations.
• Own P&L accountability for Aecon portion of Steam Generator Team performed work on US SGR projects, ensuring delivery within approved margin and risk profiles.
• Participate in Steam Generator Team contract negotiations, change orders, and claims management strategies; on behalf of Aecon for US projects.
• Ensure accurate forecasting, cash flow management, and cost control processes are maintained by Steam Generator Team for US SGR projects
• Ensure Steam Generator Team remains in compliance with audit requirements and internal financial governance for Aecon.

What You Bring To The Team

• 15+ years in large EPC or nuclear projects, with Steam Generator Replacement experience.
• Proven success in business development and client engagement.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Commercial expertise in contracts, risk, and project governance.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Aecon fosters 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.

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