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Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

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. 

The Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that the safety, quality, and schedule objectives are met for all related work.  As a Site Manager you will play a key role in providing leadership in managing construction and EPC projects providing management and co-ordination of schedules, manpower, customer relations, engineering, etc. The work will be performed in a fast paced, tightly scheduled outage environment. Critical path work is not uncommon. Risk analysis; project forecasting, motivation of staff, and subcontractors are daily occurrences in this position.  This position reports directly to the Director of Major Projects.

Citizenship:  Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position

What You'll Do Here:

• Understands and is committed to Nuclear Safety and enforcement of safety, quality and human performance programs
• Understands plant equipment, processes and organization
• Accountable for the safe execution of work on Dominion Energy Sites, adhering to all Site requirements
• Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors  
• Ensures that Client policies and project procedures are being adhered to and followed by project personnel
• Assist in developing the project master schedule with Project Controls, Project Managers and Construction Managers. Ensure subcontractors and trades support staff comply with project master schedule
• Responsible to ensure the Site Infrastructure Plan meets Construction’s requirements for outage work execution
• Utilize project master schedule look ahead schedules and plans for trade general foreman and subcontractor use in collaboration with Project and Construction Managers
• Coordinate with customer and Project Managers for all planning. Working with the customer to ensure their schedule is a reflection of our plan.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Monitor and manage risks, develop recovery strategies when project schedule or budget is in jeopardy. Develop any recovery plans and communicate to the customer.
• Responsible in collaboration with Project Managers and Construction Managers for compliance with project budgets for trade hours, tools & equipment, PMT, rentals, consumables and bulk materials for all work.
• Ensure trades personnel and staff complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and client specified requirements
• Ensure projects are constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget
• Ensure project is constructed in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines
• Ensures appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, client support requests, FWP documents, etc.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met as required
• Maintain the sites P&L and works with the Aecon Director to examine monthly financials and aids in cost forecasting
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and Aecon Director as required
• Review and approve timesheets, expense reports, vacation requests, and training requests, within Limits of Authority.
• Responsible for performance management of all direct-report employees, including: coaching/mentoring, assistance with career planning and training, preparation of yearly and mid-year performance reviews
• Ensure all project staff and direct reports understand and comply with applicable code of conduct policies (Aecon and customer policy)

What You Bring To The Team:

• Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience
• Business Accum is a valid asset (Financials, Commercial, Schedules, Negotiations, Earned Value)
• Minimum 10-15 years’ construction and supervision experience
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling, safety and quality assurance requirements
• The proven ability to successfully supervise large and complex construction projects and multiple projects using multiple trades and subcontractors
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with high expectations to meet tight schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Nuclear Safety, QA requirements
• Knowledge of Construction Trade policies
• Experience in Nuclear Construction

Physical Demands:

• Work outage shift schedules – ex. 12hr shifts 6-7 days a week
• Report to work Fit For Duty (FFT)

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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