Project Manager, Utilities - North Bay, Canada - Aecon Group Inc.

Aecon Group Inc.

Verified Company

North Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

What is the opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada's #1 utility construction provider and we're looking for a Project Manager who will be accountable for ensuring all construction project management activities are successfully executed, including;

Responsible for the operational and financial performance of a business, including supporting the General Manager in the development of the annual business plan and the ongoing management of financial performance to ensure business plan targets are being met.
Provides overall direction to ensure the business strategy is implemented to optimize revenue and margin to meet divisional targets.
Reports issues regarding financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and potential opportunities.
Resolves operationallevel disputes amongst internal teams or clients.
Leads a team of supervisors and staff with clearly defined responsibilities covering all aspects of the operation.
Confers with supervisory personnel and labour representatives to resolve customer and internal complaints.
Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and clients to resolve locate issues related to damages or records and improve construction methods.
Promotes project profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
Recommends recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
Prepares staff development and succession plans for key positions.
Establishes and maintains relationships with external clients, internal clients, subcontractors, and unions.
Ensures that all activity in the designated regions is consistent with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies and procedures.
Drives exceptional safety performance and culture within the business.
Ensures all project reporting is accurate and timely.
Oversees training and development plans to ensure they meet company objectives.
Demonstrates commercial acumen to protect profits and improve margins.

What you'll bring to the team:

A minimum of 8-10 years of utility or telecom experience, including operational leadership
Experience providing leadership and direction to an operations field and office team to optimize safety and performance.
Previous underground construction experience and a strong understanding of all underground utilities, including direction drilling, excavating, hydrovac is an asset.
Understanding of aerial and pole line construction, both in the hydro or telecom space is an asset.
Expertise in running a P&L utility business.
Ability to effectively motivate, coach and develop others.
Team Collaboration, building relationships both internal and external.
Ability to build trust with clients and team members.
Ablility to make tough and quick decisions.
Drive safe production for positive and effective results.
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. _

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