Construction Manager - AOTHR

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint, improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

The project is a landmark heavy civil infrastructure project in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes and Barrie regions. As a key part of the Arctic Over the Horizon Radar Program, the project includes significant on-site and off-site material movement activities, extensive earthworks, deep and shallow foundation construction, structural concrete works, and the delivery of multiple buildings and supporting infrastructure.

As part of this project, Aecon's Civil team is advancing nation-building infrastructure through a strategic partnership with Pomerleau and Stantec. Delivered through a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery model, an Aecon-led joint venture is responsible for project delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile project from early planning through completion, delivering lasting infrastructure that will make a meaningful impact for future generations. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/allies-partners/norad/aothr.html

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading construction teams and coordinating project activities with stakeholders and regulatory authorities. This role provides strategic direction in construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and workforce allocation while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, labour relations, and training requirements. Working closely with clients, unions, and internal stakeholders, the Construction Manager plays a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and successfully.

What You'll Do Here:

• Support project execution and outcomes, including the development of a construction plan and strategy that achieves the project in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Work in conjunction with the larger project team to deliver the project successfully.
• Maintain a positive relationship and culture with clients, subcontractors, internal staff, stakeholders, union representatives, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. Lead, train, and mentor staff. Identify succession plans for key individuals and implement growth plans. Similarly, perform performance improvement plans for staff who are not performing.
• Plan and implement a construction plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements. Ensure staff create a detailed look-ahead schedule on such plans. Ensure proper staffing, materials, and equipment are available to complete the plan.
• Identify and resolve potential risks to ensure timely and cost-effective construction.
• Have a strong understanding of prime contracts and subcontracts. Identify and concisely convey changes in scope, including construction acceleration and/or mitigations available to commercial, cost, and scheduling teams.
• Provide input and ensure delivery of procurement activities, including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, material tracking, and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.
• Review, comment on, and ensure implementation of project design for compliance with construction-based engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, industry specifications, and other related specifications.
• Advise on, resolve, and incorporate construction-related issues and convey outcomes to design, technical, engineering, risk, cost, and scheduling teams.
• Review scopes of work and individually convey traffic requirements to designers for development.
• Be accountable for designer performance and conveying drawings to permitting agencies for approval (signed and sealed as appropriate). Accountable for permitting performance.
• Ensure construction means and methods have the appropriate design (by design partner) and permits approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that subordinate coordinators are performing daily traffic configuration logs, lane closure logs, and developing solutions to ensure the most timely and cost-effective construction sequence. Represent the contractor at all design meetings with internal designers, stakeholders, and clients pertaining to traffic-related matters.
• Support the resolution of labour disputes through collaboration with EPSCA and Aecon Labour Relations Manager.
• Actively participate in quality assurance and quality control with regard to understanding and implementing policies and procedures. Oversee field quality control and assist in the creation of risk mitigation strategies and implement where necessary.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant construction experience, including managing traffic, permitting, environmental, and quality teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation.
• Experience in trades union relations management and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues and effectively liaise with third-party agencies, government bodies, municipalities, local transit authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction, including equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, traffic, environmental, scheduling, and safety requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Availability to work on site 5 days per week.
• Travel to different locations as required.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $175,000 - $200,000 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.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.