Project Associate Jobs in Palmyra, VA (NOW HIRING)

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, and partnerships with Veteran groups, 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?

As a Project Manager (PM) you will have the overall responsibility for successful execution of defined segments of work within the defined project, including achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost.  The primary responsibilities of the PM include: schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget management, organizational management (establish adequate resources to perform the work) and overall coordination of work groups (construction, safety, engineering, training, procurement, tooling, contracts management, project controls and key client stakeholders.  

Citizenship Requirement:
This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Responsible for overall coordination of project work groups to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups.  More specifically, the PM coordinates/ensures:
  • Schedule is developed, maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy
  • Creation and implementation of Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues
  • Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments
  • Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported
  • Any potential changes to work are identified per the project change management procedure
  • Working with construction team (Superintendent) to ensure responsible for producing/validating and maintaining a staffing plan, Manpower Loading Forecast (MFL) for assigned scope
  • Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified and action/recovery plans assigned
  • To accomplish the above, the PM will lead a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization as applicable, including/not limited to:
    • Construction
    • Engineering
    • Client Representatives 
• Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for construction execution ex; Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet Implementation, Report Card Status Reporting.
• Attends (or arranges representation for) and supports project planning meetings, including integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings, etc (as required)
• Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance to client and station reporting requirements - includes schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement and subcontractors to ensure logistics, execution strategy and schedule compliance are understood and achievable.
• Ensures outage readiness milestones are achieved.
• Schedules and coordinate Readiness meetings.
• Prepares, populates and status' readiness check sheets based on work window schedules.
• Ensures all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned and prioritized based on schedule, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable for resolution.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to all policies, standards, procedures including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, Business Ethics
•  Supports Shift Supervisors and Superintendents with construction execution activities as required
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager
• Develop and write reports, business correspondence
• Provide supervisory guidance to project personnel
• Administration of succession plans and performance reviews
• Preparation of job description, roles and responsibilities for staff
  Ensure all employees are fully trained for the function they are expected to fulfill

Dependent on project size and type may supervise:

• Project Coordinator(s)
• Project Scheduler/Planner(s) 
• Indirect reports from all project functions (QC, Engineering, Training, etc)

What You Bring to the Team: 

  P. Eng and 4 year technical or business administration degree or equivalent.  Alternate degrees/certifications in combination with applicable experience to be considered in lieu  
  Minimum 5 years project management experience 3 years in an Industrial environment
  Applied knowledge of Industrial project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating and employee relations

  Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  Excellent interpersonal skills.
  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  Excellent computer skills (typical MS suite programs)

Salary Range & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually

Benefits Include: 

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401K (comprehensive match plan)
• Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
• 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)

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws. Any candidate who has a concern regarding the contents of this or any other job posting can email aecon@aecon.com.