Manager, Regional

About the role

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. Safety Always is the company’s #1 core value, anchoring a culture of integrity, accountability, and inclusion. Employees take pride in building infrastructure that powers future generations, a sentiment captured in “Aecon Proud.” Aecon supports employee well‑being through comprehensive benefits, career development via Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, leadership programs, and initiatives that foster respect, teamwork, collaboration, and veteran engagement. The organization manages risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and communities, leveraging the passion, expertise, and dedication of its people to drive strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Within Aecon Utilities, the Telecommunications (Telecom) division partners with major service providers across North America to deliver turnkey fiber installations, 5G network expansions, and ongoing legacy network services. Aecon Telecom supports the full lifecycle of telecom infrastructure, providing scalable, high‑quality solutions for reliable connectivity in urban and emerging markets. The Regional Manager role leads telecom construction operations across a designated U.S. region, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable delivery aligned with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational and financial performance of a business, including supporting the General Manager in the development of the annual business plan and the ongoing management of financial performance to ensure business plan targets are being met.
• Provides overall direction to ensure that bidding strategy is implemented to optimize revenue and margin to meet divisional targets.
• Reports issues to the General Manager regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
• Resolves operational-level legal disputes.
• Leads a team of supervisors and staff with clearly defined responsibilities covering all aspects of the operation.
• Provides direct leadership, coaching, and performance management to Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Project Coordinators across the region.
• Confers with supervisory personnel and labor representatives to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and equipment division representatives to resolve construction issues and improve construction methods.
• Promotes project profitability, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction.
• Recommends recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Owns regional forecasting, staffing strategy, succession planning, and customer growth.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with clients, subcontractors, and unions.
• Accountable for the operational performance, strategic execution, and resource management across multiple states and regional markets.
• Ensures that all activity in the designated regions is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
• Drives exceptional safety performance and culture within the business.
• Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
• Oversees testing, quality, and safety.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.
• Is also responsible for Business development, including participation in costing and estimating activities and risk analysis.
• Financial forecasting and contributing to creation of revenue targets.
• Overseeing procurement, including materials and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of industry experience, including progressive operational leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management, including budget, schedule, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the assigned region (multiple states) to support operations, client relationships, workforce management, and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and technical standards within one or more of Aecon's operating markets, including Nuclear, Utilities, Rail, and other infrastructure sectors.
• General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and industry terminology.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tax-Advantaged Savings & Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees enrolled in a qualified HDHP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health & Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (subsidy for approved green expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual Care & Telehealth
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition and Career Development Reimbursement

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $95,000 USD - $