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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.\nSafety 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.\nAt Aecon, you can count on:\nSafety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.\nIntegrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.\nAccountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.\nInclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.\nWe 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.\nAt Aecon we:\nEnsure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.\nAre 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.\nAre 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.\nOperate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.\nOur 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.\nWhat is the Opportunity?\nAecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.\nThe 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.\nThe 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!\nThe Deputy Director, Construction reports directly to the Construction Director. This position will direct and be accountable for all pre-execution planning activities to ensure all necessary construction packages have been readied and available for use. The Deputy Director, Construction will be responsible for all site execution matters, including direct-hire and subcontracted labour supervision, safe and timely performance of the work, and ensuring quality standards are upheld.\nThis role requires experience in managerial and change management, demonstrating leadership with all team members. It also serves as the critical interface between design, utilities, traffic, planning, and construction, influencing early decisions to reduce and manage risk and ensure seamless transition into delivery. Following the development phase as the project moves into construction, the role will transition into leading the Construction execution team across all sections.\nWhat You'll Do Here:\nAbility to develop means and methods, sequencing and staging, and general construction methodology for structures, roads and guideway, utility construction in a urban dense environments\nPrepare and staff a construction team made of experienced and capable supervisory personnel\nLiaise with engineering staff to ensure constructability of designs\nDevelop hiring plan and ensure labour relations issues are pro-actively managed\nResponsible for all site execution matters, including the timely performance of the work\nAccountable for all site safety and human performance issues, and for collaborating with the project Safety Manager\nMaintain a positive relationship with client construction counterpart\nAccountable for ensuring all project execution resources have received the required training\nIdentifies succession plans for key individuals and implements necessary steps to train these individuals\nEnsure work is performed within quality system requirements\nInvolvement in developing and ensuring compliance to staff training roster\nEnsure verification of Supervisor qualifications\nEnsure a strong safety culture is reinforced continuously\nOther duties as assigned\nWhat You Bring to the Team:\nCivil Engineering background preferred, or equivalent hands-on roadway construction experience\n15+ years of experience in civil construction, with a strong focus on structures.\nProven experience delivering urban roadway projects in constrained environments\nStrong background in complex staging, traffic management, and utilities coordination\nExperience in Alliance, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, and/or P3 delivery models\nInternational experience acceptable were aligned to comparable urban Alliance/DB/P3 projects\nStrong collaborator with the ability to influence design and delivery teams\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills\nAbility to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and support large, multi-section projects\nReason for Vacancy: New\nAecon 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.\nWe 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.\nAs 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. 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