What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience - transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

What You'll Do Here:

The Director of Construction, position plans, directs, coordinates or budgets, usually through estimator and Project managers, activities concerned with the execution of construction projects. Participates in the conceptual development of a construction project management team and oversee its organization, scheduling, implementation, and closeouts.

• Selects, manages and mentors the construction management team and work force in order to achieve the segment goals in terms of Safety, Quality, Budget and Schedule;
• Ensure project safety and quality standards and environmental programs are adhered to at all times;
• Maintain excellent relationships with client representatives
• Work in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the short term and long term strategic plans
• Monitor project quality control
• Manage all activities related to the planning, building, budgeting/financial, safety and code compliance of new construction and development projects
• Oversee all projects construction teams to ensure site construction execution activities are performed correctly and to, ensure performance meets project standards and milestones
• Champion a cohesive and collaborative team culture within the Project Management Team
• Oversee all projects to ensure daily logistics and material movement strategies to optimize cost and efficiency
• Provide guidance to team on proper construction methodology and execution
• Coordinate with Senior Leaders, project management engineering, quality, client representatives, subcontractors, and bundle leads to align construction strategies and schedules.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client construction and project management counterparts.
• Own site safety, human performance, and environmental compliance, working closely with the Safety Manager and OHSA teams.
• Promote and reinforce a strong nuclear safety culture through coaching, inspections, and continuous engagement
• Identify risks to project delivery and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure site construction teams are working with project management and cost control to meet budgeted cost forecasts
• Work with estimating team to support preparation of opportunity estimates submittals with schedule development, construction methodology and manloading
• Develop hiring plans and staff project construction teams with qualified personnel
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and succession planning for construction managers and supervisors
• Ensure all team members are trained and competent for their roles
• Direct and support project personnel, including performance management and career development
• Implement training programs and succession plans to build team capability
• Responsible for fiscal management within defined project policies and limits of authority
• Regular interaction with clients, suppliers, partners, trades personnel, and union representatives

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 20 years of construction leadership experience, preferably in large-scale EPC and nuclear projects.
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of self-perform trades work, estimating and employee relations required.
• Requires proficient trades union relations management skills, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work
• Experience in the Nuclear Industry an asset.
• Deep understanding of Quality Assurance programs and their critical role in nuclear operations.
• Strong union relations management and familiarity with applicable agreements.
• Proven ability to lead multicultural teams with a collaborative mindset.
• Expertise in project execution, financial operations, estimating, and employee relations.
• Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience in major component replacement.
• Willingness to work across field and office environments and travel as needed
• Must pass a comprehensive background and security clearance process. Preference given to candidates with valid Nuclear Power security clearance

Citizenship Requirement:

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