Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all project construction is managed and delivered in accordance with the contract requirements and meets or exceeds the project goals. We have multiple positions open to service current and future work throughout Washington State. This position will be project based.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of a project against all budget, schedule and quality targets.
• Responsible for all project start up and close out items.
• Ensure the project team understands and protects Aecon’s interest under the Prime Contract.
• Understand and identify requests outside of contracted scope and raise any change management issues.
• Lead the process for effective change order management and resolution.
• Identify current and future risks to meeting project targets and develop strategies to mitigate any risks.
• Work closely with the Operational Vice President to ensure project risks are documented and managed.
• Ensure project team has a commercial mindset to deliver the project at or exceeding the budget.
• Thoroughly understand project specifications in order to plan procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Develop strong understanding of the applicable scope with knowledge of the work that is contracted and agreed upon between Aecon and the client.
• Responsible for the overall planning and scheduling to ensure that the project is constructed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Implement and enforce Aecon’s corporate health and safety program.
• Maintain excellent relationships with owner, joint venture partners, consultants, subcontractors & public.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules accordingly.
• Leads interdisciplinary team and ensures the project has capacity and expert capabilities in engineering; procurement; construction activities; finance; design management; project controls; contract management; quality; labor relations; and safety.
• Maintain a positive project culture and oversee / mentor the work of junior team members.
• Cook up with project owners to comply with local agency and environmental issues and requirements.
• Aid in securing new work through participation in bidding and proposals.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex, large scale, transportation or heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing projects in a self-performing environment.
• Experience managing design-build projects.
• Experience overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and practices gained through operational or on site project management experience.
• Well developed leadership and people management skills.
• Experience in the construction of structures; bridges; highways; hydro-electric dams preferred.
• Experience working with public clients.
• Experience managing a diverse group of Subcontractors.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism when dealing with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Change Order Management
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Public Client Engagement
• Subcontractor Management

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Vacation - Paid Time Off
• 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)

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $145,000 - $180,000 per year
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Schedule

Full-time, Project Based