Project Manager, Special Projects Job Details | Aecon

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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.

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• 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!

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• 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.
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• 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!

Position Overview

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utility Engineering is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. We are Ontarios premier utility contractor and are ready to become Canadas #1 utility construction provider. The Project Manager, Special Projects, is responsible for ensuring Aecon Utility Engineering 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:

• Establish customer relations and business opportunities as a representative of the Company.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities.
• 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.
• Identify project concerns proactively and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects.
• Provide technical and commercial input on how to minimize and mitigate project impacts.
• Assist in acquiring talent and retention to support Major Projects including Technicains, Engieenrs, and Coordinators
• Assist in the sourcing and recommendation of vendors/manufacturers, subcontractors & Equipment to support Major Projects.
• Collaborate with other departments of Aecon Utilities to support each pursuit.
• Collaborate with other divisions of Aecon.
• Collaborate with Joint Venture Partners including schedulers, designers/engineers, lawyers, estimators.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including manufacturers, vendors, Municipalities, Utility Owners.
• Be an example and advocate for Aecons safety culture & carry out site safety inspections.
• Available to travel to and/or locate at project assignments across Ontario and beyond as required.
• Host weekly meeting to update the Senior Leadership Team on the progress of each pursuit.
• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

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

• Establish customer relations and business opportunities as a representative of the Company.
• Proactively seek out new opportunities.
• 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.
• Identify project concerns proactively and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects.
• Provide technical and commercial input on how to minimize and mitigate project impacts.
• Assist in acquiring talent and retention to support Major Projects including Technicains, Engieenrs, and Coordinators
• Assist in the sourcing and recommendation of vendors/manufacturers, subcontractors & Equipment to support Major Projects.
• Collaborate with other departments of Aecon Utilities to support each pursuit.
• Collaborate with other divisions of Aecon.
• Collaborate with Joint Venture Partners including schedulers, designers/engineers, lawyers, estimators.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including manufacturers, vendors, Municipalities, Utility Owners.
• Be an example and advocate for Aecons safety culture & carry out site safety inspections.
• Available to travel to and/or locate at project assignments across Ontario and beyond as required.
• Host weekly meeting to update the Senior Leadership Team on the progress of each pursuit.
• Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

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

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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