Telecom Utilities Project Manager — Deliver Reliable Connectivity

Aecon U.S.; Spokane (WA); 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 (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Career Development Reimb

Job summary

Aecon Telecommunications is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects within a designated portfolio. You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

Join Aecon Utilities’ team across North America, travel to project sites, and drive operational excellence while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical diploma or 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.
• Willingness to travel between utility yards; out-of-state travel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project coordination efforts to ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Establish project targets, resource requirements, and workload plans to support successful project delivery.
• Own project budgets and manage all expenditures, forecasts, and budget revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, analyze forecasted versus actual costs, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Finance teams to support monthly reporting, forecasting, project reviews, and alignment with client billing cycles.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor invoices by reviewing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and project stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Oversee change order processes, including review, approval, documentation, and assessment of budget impacts.
• Escalate supply chain risks and procurement issues to minimize project delays and operational impacts.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Negotiation

Risk management

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

Job description

Aecon Telecommunications is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects within a designated portfolio. You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

Join Aecon Utilities’ team across North America, travel to project sites, and drive operational excellence while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.