Construction Manager Job Details | Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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 cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon Foundations is a leader in the Canadian Foundations industry. From shoring systems to foundation piling of all types; Aecon Foundations brings the Aecon advantage to all of our market sectors and acts as a strong partner from project initiation, design development, field testing and execution.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Construction Manager/General Superintendent will play an integral role in managing the day-to-day operations of a major infrastructure, joint venture project in the Toronto area.

What You'll Do Here:

• Oversee project safety performance and support field engagement through safety inspections and audits. Support Safety Advisors in any required safety investigations and ensure that corrective actions are implemented.
• Work collaboratively with Project Director/Joint Venture Partners to deliver construction projects
• Oversee the construction of sub terranean foundation work in an urban work environment
• Schedule, plan and oversee execution of construction operations including manpower and equipment
• Cost management and project controls
• Manage and oversee the performance of key subcontractors to ensure work is executed according to project safety and quality standards
• Manage key relationships with subcontractors, local unions and joint venture partners
• Strong Understanding of commercial terms and subcontractor responsibilities
• Ensures that all activity on the designated project is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Resolves project-level legal disputes and escalate issues to Project Director.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Education to include technical college diploma or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an operational leadership role such as Project Manager, Construction Manager or General Superintendent
• Construction experience working on heavy civil infrastructure projects, foundations and/or LRT
• Strong understanding of geotechnical construction principles
• Experience working with local unions, understanding of union agreements and labor law
• Experience with planning and executing work while honoring safe work practices and quality standards
• Experience with joint venture projects an asset
• Experience in planning, scheduling, resource balancing for a variety of sizes of projects.
• Experience with contract management, strong commercial acumen
• Proven leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
• Ability to inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workers.
• Ability to collaboratively work within both an office and site environment.
• Sound computer skills MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project required.
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.

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.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.