Telecom Construction Project Manager

Aecon U.S.; Egan (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition and Career Development Reimb.

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aecon Power and Utilities Inc. is seeking a results‑driven Project Manager to lead telecom and utility construction projects across multiple states.

You will drive scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating with field operations, Finance, and Procurement to ensure safe, on‑time delivery and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of PM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel between utility yards and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably within the utility contracting industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and project risks.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Willingness to travel between utility yards and project sites; out‑of‑state travel is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project coordination to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Establish targets, resource needs, and workload plans for delivery.
• Own budgets and manage expenditures, forecasts, and revisions.
• Monitor progress and adjust forecasted vs actual costs to maintain performance.
• Support monthly reporting, forecasting, and client billing alignment with Finance.
• Inspect invoices and coordinate payments with Procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Oversee change orders and assess budget impacts.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Forecasting

Risk assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Aecon Power and Utilities Inc. is seeking a results‑driven Project Manager to lead telecom and utility construction projects across multiple states.

You will drive scope, budget, and schedule while coordinating with field operations, Finance, and Procurement to ensure safe, on‑time delivery and profitability. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of PM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to travel between utility yards and sites.