Construction Manager

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?

Reporting to the Project Director, the Construction Manager, during the validation phase the Construction Manager will assist in the construction planning and reviews. In execution they will direct, coordinate, and exercise construction functional authority on Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost for planning, organization, control, integration, and execution from engineering, procurement and construction requirements.

Citizenship Requirement:
This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
• Be involved and proactive at the early development and validation stage of the project. This includes design contractibility review, site early preparation and mobilization plan, layout sequence optimization, modular fabrication shop to site sequence all in close cooperation with the project stakeholders.
• Plans and implements a construction program, including defining the project plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements.
• Provides direction and input to the project schedule and budget and understanding the interfaces to Construction from Engineering and Procurement.
• Ensure Aecon projects are staffed with competent and qualified trades (including trades leadership) resources to meet Project execution needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with building trade unions.
• Accountable for OSHA on all site safety and human performance issues, and for collaborating with the project Safety Leader.
• Maintain a positive relationship with client construction counterpart.
• Accountable for ensuring all project execution resources have received the required training
• Support in the resolution of labour disputes through collaboration with EPSCA and Aecon Labor Relations Manager
• Supports in preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, advanced/construction work pack correlation, modularization, and system handover strategies etc.
• Reviews project design for compliance with construction based engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Advises on construction related activities relating to technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Working knowledge of Construction Work Packages.
• Provides input to procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, material tracking and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.
• Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.
• To maintain departmental costs within budget.
• Meet with customers, suppliers, and jurisdictional authorities.
• Meet with unionized supervisors and employees or various disciplines.
• Interface with Senior and Project Management.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Supervision of Construction Supervisors and trades assigned to the project
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Minimum of 10 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
• Must understand how to lead and support a positive Nuclear and Industrial Safety Culture.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Project Site Trailer Environment
• May be required to enter awkward locations to perform verification activities.
• Office Environment

Salary Range & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $161,000 - $268,000.00 annually

Benefits Include:

Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
401K (comprehensive match plan)
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)
This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
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.

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