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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?

Reporting to the Sr. Director, New Nuclear Development, this incumbent will work within the New Build Nuclear team supporting the portfolio of work including Small Modular Reactor Power Plants, Gigawatt-scale Large Reactor Power Plants and other nuclear new-build projects on the horizon.

What You'll Do Here:

• Collaborate with Aecon senior management and business development (BD) teams to advance priorities in North America for new build nuclear planning and construction.
• Identify, develop, and advance leads in the Canada new build nuclear sector, including strategic alliances, partnerships, and customers.
• Strategize and develop RFQs & RFPs, working closely with US and Canadian BD and Operations teams, leading functional support teams as necessary to win.
• Deliver and lead presentations and meetings to key stakeholders, ensuring proper communication of evaluations, deliverables, and nuclear construction insights.
• Coordinate project work groups to ensure unified focus on execution goals and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables.
• Lead or participate in regular project meetings with project teams and clients to ensure deliverables and milestones are on target.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee company priorities, project teams and resources, project execution strategies, and related schedules.
• Validate and monitor project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
• Oversee, participate, and lead in the development and submission of nuclear construction estimates, schedules, risk registrars, and related planning deliverables.
• Advance means and methods for construction of proposed projects and technologies, including fabrication, modularization, sequencing, and durations.
• Identify, evaluate, and solve constructability and planning issues specific to projects.
• Create, evaluate, and implement ideas that improve designs, or construction planning that enhance constructability and Aecon's competitive advantage.
• Prepare site setup and layout plans to facilitate optimal construction execution.
• Create and implement Action/Recovery Plans to address schedule, quality, cost, or project profit performance issues.
• Identify and report resource constraints impacting planned work.
• Collaborate with broader team leadership to produce, validate, and maintain a staffing plan and Manpower Loading Forecast (MFL) for assigned scope.
• Identify required materials and services, addressing any material delivery risks with action plans.
• Lead cross functional teams comprising representatives from all relevant departments, including Proposals, Estimates, Construction, Engineering, and Project Controls/Planning.
• Ensure all internal and client business processes are communicated and followed by the appropriate level of supervision.
• Assign tasks and allocate resources effectively to meet project goals.
• Track team performance, providing feedback and support to maintain high standards.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the team, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee the quality of work produced by the team, ensuring it meets required standards and specifications.
• Attend and support project planning meetings, including integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings.
• Provide status and progress reports to customers, project teams, and management.
• Ensure adherence to all policies, standards, and procedures, including Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, and Business Ethics
• Perform additional duties as delegated by the Sr. Director and/or VP of the New Build Nuclear Program.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or another relevant field applicable to nuclear construction.
• Certification in project management professional (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in an EPC/Service construction environment.
• Experience in heavy civil, industrial scale fabrication of engineered or structural equipment, mechanical component installation, specialty welding, and / or advanced construction modularization means and methods desired..
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear project work, industry trends and intelligence, financial operations, project control methods/standards, estimating, construction, and Canadian employee relations.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including typical MS suite programs.
• Excellent budgeting, costing, and scheduling skills.
• Strong leadership skills with experience and a sound understanding of key construction related means and methods, possessing unique strength in client facing early constructor involvement and planning.
• Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them within the industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges specific to projects.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, and a high degree of attention to detail in all work tasks.
• Demonstrates a sense of ownership, and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast-paced environments.

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.