Manager, Project

Aecon Group; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health and Wellness Home Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. in Richland, WA is seeking a Project Manager to lead defined work segments, drive safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance, and coordinate across construction, safety, engineering, procurement, and client teams.

You will develop and maintain project plans, manage resources and budgets, and ensure readiness and compliance with policies. The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical or business administration degree or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of project management experience and one year in an industrial environment.
• Applied knowledge of industrial project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating, and employee relations.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work groups to ensure alignment with execution goals and track actions across groups.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly review project schedules for accuracy.
• Create and implement action plans to address schedule performance issues.
• Monitor project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned segments.
• Identify resource constraints and report them per the change management process.
• Work with the construction team to develop staffing plans and manpower loading forecasts.
• Ensure materials and services are identified, ordered, and delivery risks managed.
• Lead a cross-functional team across departments as applicable.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Oct 6, 2026

Location: Richland, WA, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Manager, Project

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?

As a Project Manager (PM) you will have the overall responsibility for successful execution of defined segments of work within the defined project, including achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost. The primary responsibilities of the PM include schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management (establishing adequate resources to perform the work), and overall coordination of work groups (construction, safety, engineering, training, procurement, tooling, contracts management, project controls, and key client stakeholders).

What You'll Do Here:

• Responsible for overall coordination of project work groups to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups.
• Schedule is developed, maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy.
• Creation and implementation of action/recovery plans to address any schedule performance issues.
• Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
• Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported.
• Any potential changes to work are identified per the project change management procedure.
• Work with the construction team (Superintendent) to produce, validate, and maintain a staffing plan and Manpower Loading Forecast (MLF) for assigned scope.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified and action/recovery plans assigned.
• Lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization as applicable.

Project Team Members

• Construction
• Client Representatives
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for construction execution, including Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet implementation, and Report Card status reporting.
• Attend (or arrange representation for) and support project planning meetings, including integration meetings, internal meetings, and customer reporting meetings as required.
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance with client and station reporting requirements, including schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement, and subcontractors.
• Ensure outage readiness milestones are achieved.
• Schedule and coordinate readiness meetings.
• Prepare, populate, and provide status updates on readiness check sheets based on work window schedules.
• Ensure all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned, and prioritized based on schedule, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable for resolution.
• Provide status and progress reports to customers, the project team, and management as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics.
• Support Shift Supervisors and Superintendents with construction execution activities as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor/manager.
• Develop and write reports and business correspondence.
• Perform additional duties as delegated by the Project Director.
• Provide supervisory guidance to project personnel.
• Administer succession plans and performance reviews.
• Prepare job descriptions, roles, and responsibilities for staff.
• Ensure all employees are fully trained for the functions they are expected to fulfill.

Dependent on Project Size and Type May Supervise

• Project Scheduler/Planner(s)
• Indirect reports from all project functions (QC, Engineering, Training, etc.)

What You Bring to the Team:

• Four-year technical or business administration degree or equivalent. Alternate degrees/certifications in combination with applicable experience will be considered in lieu.
• Minimum one year of project management experience and one year in an industrial environment.
• Applied knowledge of industrial project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating, and employee relations.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Hourly Range & Benefits

The expected pay range for this role is $80.00 - $100.00 per hour.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan - Dental, Medical, and Vision)
• Paid Vacation (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

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.

Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. Any candidate who has a concern regarding the contents of this or any other job posting can email [e-mail].