Project Manager, Special Projects

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Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

Position Overview

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. We are Ontario’s premier utility contractor and are ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider.

The Project Manager, Special Projects, is responsible for ensuring Aecon Utilities supports the successful acquisition and tendering of various Major Projects with both internal and external stakeholders and ensuring that we meet our commitments to those stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in acquiring talent and retention to support Major Projects including Superintendents, union trade staff, etc.
• Available to travel to and/or locate at project assignments across Ontario and beyond as required.
• Provide technical and commercial input on how to minimize and mitigate project impacts.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities
• Identify project concerns proactively and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects.
• Support Estimating as required - attend project specific technical and commercial meetings; review tender documents for technical requirements and ensure bid compliance; close tenders with Estimating leadership.
• Establish customer relations and business opportunities as a representative of the Company.
• Host weekly meeting to update the Senior Leadership Team on the progress of each pursuit.
• Collaborate with Joint Venture Partners including schedulers, designers/engineers, lawyers, estimators.
• Collaborate with other departments of Aecon Utilities to support each pursuit.
• Assist in the sourcing and recommendation of vendors/manufacturers, subcontractors & Equipment to support Major Projects.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including manufacturers, vendors, Municipalities, Utility Owners.
• Collaborate with other divisions of Aecon
• Be an example and advocate for Aecon’s safety culture & carry out site safety inspections.
• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Knowledge And Experience

• Scheduling experience and analysis skills.
• Knowledge of utility construction requirements and activities.
• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or equivalent industry experience.
• Past experience working on utility projects.
• Past experience working on P3/EPC projects.
• Contracts - Commercial knowledge.
• Cost analysis, control and reporting.
• Minimum 5-10 years of industry experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Written/oral communications & Presentation skills.
• Read, analyze and interpret and provide recommendations on early-stage technical design drawings and specifications.
• Negotiating skills, composure under pressure.

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.

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