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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.

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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?

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT - Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project's development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn't just a transit project-it's reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Reporting to the Utilities Construction Lead, the Segment Manager will be responsible for leading a functional team that identifies and resolves utility conflicts, develops staging and temporary works needs, identifies and logs risks and opportunities, and updates scheduling and estimating teams with changes and decisions across a specific segment of the project during the design development phase.

What You'll Do Here: 

• Responsible for the overall utility construction planning of a designated region.
• Experience in planning, leading, developing construction programs.
• Management of working groups to ensure functional, technical, and logistical requirements are being met.
• Reports issues to Construction Lead and Design Lead regarding severe design issues, potential stakeholder escalations, and potential risk and savings opportunities.
• Ensures that all design plans and specifications are constructable, coordinated, priced, and scheduled appropriately.
• Resolves design clashes between different utility owners and escalates issues to Construction Lead and Design Lead
• Leads a working group of design and construction personnel with clearly defined responsibilities that fosters and facilitates design development in accordance with the Alliance charter
• Maintains personal contact with utility company stakeholders, key subcontractors, and internal Operations Managers.
• Ensures that all design and construction planning in the designated segment is consistent with project management plans, procurement policies, stakeholder agreements, and health and safety policies
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Education to include Engineering, Construction Project Management etc. or combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Utilities as a Project Manager role or 5 years of experience in heavy / light civil environment. 
• Experience in the Utility Contracting Industry, preferably in a multi-disciplinary and/or major project environment
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes with minimal assistance.
• Inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different disciplines and co-workers.
• Availability to travel between all Utilities yards.
• Sound computer skills - MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
• An understanding of Primavera P6 scheduling software and InEight estimating software is a benefit
• Self-motivated with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team, accurately and under pressure.

The expected salary for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience and unique 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.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.