Civil Construction Manager

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?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023, Aecon will support the validation phase, design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

The Civil Construction Manager - Concrete is responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of major civil and structural concrete activities within a nuclear construction environment. The role provides leadership across field execution, subcontractor management, engineering coordination, quality, safety, scheduling and turnover.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience delivering complex concrete scopes and will ensure work is executed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements and construction schedules.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead the planning and execution of civil and structural concrete construction activities, including foundations, slabs, walls, equipment foundations and other major concrete structures.
• Provide overall leadership for concrete construction activities from pre-construction and constructability review through execution, inspection and turnover.
• Coordinate concrete activities including excavation interfaces, formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, anchor bolts, concrete placement, curing, finishing and testing.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and work packages to identify constructability concerns, sequencing requirements and potential field constraints.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve technical issues, RFIs, drawing discrepancies and field conditions.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable inspection and test plans, hold/witness points, inspection requirements and project quality documentation.
• Ensure required inspections and approvals are completed prior to concrete placement.
• Lead short- and medium-term construction planning, including look-ahead schedules, manpower requirements, equipment needs, material availability and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor field productivity and construction progress and proactively address issues that could impact project milestones.
• Manage and coordinate civil/concrete subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project expectations for safety, quality, schedule and performance.
• Coordinate concrete scopes with mechanical, electrical, structural and other construction disciplines to minimize field conflicts.
• Ensure appropriate controls are maintained for items such as reinforcing steel, embeds, penetrations, anchor bolts and dimensional tolerances.
• Support resolution of non-conformances and construction deficiencies in coordination with Quality and Engineering.
• Maintain strong field presence and promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and procedural compliance.
• Support turnover and close-out activities, ensuring construction documentation is complete and deficiencies are addressed.
• Participate in construction meetings and provide updates regarding progress, risks, constraints and upcoming activities.
• Identify construction risks early and develop mitigation plans to protect safety, quality and schedule.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• Significant experience managing large-scale civil and structural concrete construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Reinforced concrete construction
  • Formwork systems
  • Reinforcing steel/rebar
  • Concrete placement and finishing
  • Embedded items and anchor bolts
  • Concrete testing and inspection
  • Structural tolerances and constructability
• Demonstrated experience managing construction activities from planning through field execution and turnover.
• Experience leading superintendents, field teams, trades and/or major subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and work packages.
• Experience working collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Project Controls and Construction teams.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC requirements and construction documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple construction interfaces, priorities and field constraints in a complex project environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly regulated and process-driven construction environment.
• Previous experience working on nuclear construction projects.
• Experience within other highly regulated or technically complex environments such as power generation, heavy industrial, major infrastructure, hydro, transit or large EPC projects.
• Experience managing large and technically complex reinforced concrete scopes.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction quality programmes, document control, traceability and controlled work processes.
• Experience working in a unionized construction environment.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary construction and engineering teams on large-scale projects.

The expected pay range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000 per year.

Reason: Replacement

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 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.