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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.\nAecon Utilities\nSafer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.\nWhat is the Opportunity?\nAecon is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model. The Project Manager will be accountable for safe, high-quality delivery from contract award through commissioning, energization, and closeout, while achieving schedule, cost, and client objectives.\nLocation: Port Huron, MI (preferred); Detroit, MI or Milwaukee, WI\nWhat You'll Do Here:\nLead project planning and execution across engineering, procurement, and construction activities\nManage project scope, schedule, critical milestones, and overall project performance, ensuring effective project controls are maintained throughout delivery\nMonitor and manage project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, and timely change management\nProactively identify, assess, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities, driving actions to resolution and escalating matters as appropriate\nLead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, suppliers, and field resources to achieve project objectives\nLead project meetings, ensure project reporting is accurate and timely, and maintain clear and consistent communications with clients, owners, engineers, project partners, and other stakeholders\nAdminister project contracts and support claims management, dispute resolution, and the evaluation and negotiation of change orders\nEnsure project execution complies with contractual obligations, project specifications, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards\nPromote strong safety and quality performance throughout all phases of project delivery\nOversee commissioning and energization activities, coordinate operational readiness, and ensure successful turnover to the client and timely completion of all project closeout activities\nWhat You Bring to the Team:\nPost-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field\nSeven to ten (7 - 10) years of project management experience in EPC construction, power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or industrial infrastructure\nPMP or P.Eng. designation and an electrical engineering background are considered assets\nBESS, substation, renewable energy, or other utility-scale power project experience is strongly preferred\nKnowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage infrastructure, and grid interconnection requirements\nDemonstrated experience managing project finances, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk, and multidisciplinary teams\nStrong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills\nThis position may be based in Port Huron or Detroit, Michigan, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Regular travel to the Milwaukee project site will be required\n\nAecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. 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