About the role

  • Project Manager leading financial and operational performance of regional utility projects at Aecon. Overseeing budgets, expenditures, and compliance while building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all aspects of telecom projects from initiation to completion.
  • Ensure project success by adhering to scope, budget, and timeline standards.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project requirements and build strong relationships.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, addressing any issues or risks.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Provide direction and leadership to project teams, including vendors, subcontractors, drafters, designers, and engineers.
  • Ensure financial performance aligns with business plan targets.
  • Report financial performance, workload status, potential legal issues, and opportunities to the Senior Manager.
  • Prepare staff development and succession plans for reports.
  • Ensure all activities in designated regions align with corporate and divisional strategic plans, business plans, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Project Coordination/Project Management within the utility or telecom contracting sector, supported by relevant education in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or equivalent technical training.
  • Strong industry expertise, including engineering standards, regulatory compliance, utility construction practices, and familiarity with major ISPs (e.g., Rogers, Bell).
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage design partners, and collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects end-to-end, overseeing schedules, resources, risk, and cost control while maintaining high-quality delivery.
  • Skilled in financial forecasting, cost management, and project reporting, with a track record of driving project success and contributing to business growth.
  • Proactive, organized, and able to work independently in fast‑paced environments with competing deadlines.
  • Strong technical proficiency, including MS Excel, Word, and MS Project.
  • Willingness to travel between utility yards across the GTA as required.

Benefits

  • 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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.

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$75,000 - CA$100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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