Manager, Project

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity ?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. As part of our Aecon Utilities sector, Tristar, a solely owned subsidiary of Aecon Group Inc. offers a suite of unparalleled electrical services in both National and International markets, providing best-in-class solutions to aerodrome, traffic technology and power distribution suppliers.

Tristar’s Airport division requires a Project Manager to be responsible for ensuring that the project is completed safely, on schedule , within budget and in compliance with the contract specifications , while fostering a people first environment with your respective project teams and maintaining positive relationships with Owners . Tristar is a premier contractor of choice within the aerodrome industry, which provides future growth opportunities for candidates wiling to broaden their experience in national and international markets. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of designated projects.

What You'll Do Here :

• Establish customer relations and business opportunities as a representative of the Company

• Support Estimating as required - attend pre-bid meetings; review tender documents for technical requirements and ensure bid compliance; provide various execution plans; close tenders with Estimating leadership.

• Responsible for the overall planning and scheduling of assigned projects including monitoring and reporting.

• Ensure that all functions and operations on assigned projects are executed in compliance with local legislative and labour requirements.

• Ensures that Company policies and procedures are followed in all aspects of project execution.

• Identify project concerns proactively and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects. Develop a plan to minimize and mitigate project impacts.

• Monitors the overall progress of the project to ensure effective reporting, forecasting and change management on a constant basis and takes corrective action where necessary.

• Responsible for management of all aspects of subcontractor work execution and contracts.

• Ensure timely preparation of accurate billings, approvals and collection of payments.

• Advocate for Safety First culture

• Strong Leadership to develop effective teams in an engaging environment

• Willing to travel for project assignments both nationally and internationally

• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 5-10 years of industry experience; minimum 2 years in similar role

• Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or equivalent industry experience

• General knowledge of electrical construction; preferred Aerodrome experience

• Read and interpret technical design drawings

• Contracts - Commercial knowledge

• Negotiating skills, composure under pressure

• Scheduling and Cost Analysis based on EVM principles

• Supervisory experience

• Computer proficiency; MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project or P6

• Written/oral communications

• Presentation skills

• Problem solving and organizational skills

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and 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.