Manager, Construction

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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 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?

The Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall field execution. This position will be accountable for all pre-execution planning activities to ensure all necessary construction packages have been readied and available for use. The Construction Manager will be responsible for all site execution matters, including direct-hire and subcontracted labour supervision, safe and timely performance of the work, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.

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

• Prepare and develop a construction team of experienced and capable supervisory personnel, including succession planning for key individuals.
• Develop and maintain a hiring plan and ensure labour relations issues are pro-actively managed
• Responsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of the work
• Accountable for all site safety and human performance issues, and for collaborating with the project Safety Manager
• Maintain a positive relationship with client construction counterpart
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look ahead schedules for Superintendents.
• Monitor and manage risks, develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of direct hire trade labour and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and tools & equipment and contractual performance of the project
• Application of home company discipline policies and appropriate escalation of performance concerns.
• Participation in CanAtom Performance Management Committee.
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements.
• Managing employee Onboarding and Offboarding including communication with payroll and training coordinators.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work
• Ensure a strong nuclear safety culture is reinforced continuously
• Other duties as required or assigned

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum of 10 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience
• 3 years nuclear construction experience and boiler maker trade background is an asset
• Must have the ability to handle all matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer relationship 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 support a positive Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Must have a full appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry