Area Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon In Réseau, Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, 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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. 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. At Aecon, You Can Count On Safety Always Integrity Accountability Inclusion: We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. 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 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. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. About Us The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated joint venture of Aecon and Atkinsrealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of six reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. As an Area Manager (AM) you will have the overall responsibility for successful execution of defined segments of work within the project, including achieving our operational goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost. The primary responsibilities of the AM include schedule development and maintenance, scope/change management, budget (hours and cost) management, organizational management (establish adequate resources to perform the work) and overall coordination of work groups (construction, safety, engineering, training, procurement, tooling, contracts management, project controls and key client stakeholders). What You’ll Do Here Responsible for overall coordination of project work groups to ensure collective focus on execution goals, and tracking/completion of all actions and deliverables across all work groups. More specifically, the AM coordinates/ensures: Schedule is developed, maintained/updated, and regularly reviewed for accuracy. Creation and implementation of Action/Recovery Plans to address any schedule performance issues. Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments. Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported. Adequate resources are assigned directly to the AM to assist with AM duties. Any potential changes to Work are identified per the project change management procedure. Working with construction team to ensure responsible for producing/validating and maintaining a staffing plan, Manpower Loading Forecast (MFL) for assigned scope. Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified, and action/recovery plans assigned. All project staff, trades, etc are fully trained for their tasks. To accomplish the above, the AM will coordinate a functional team comprised of representatives from all departments across the project organization as applicable, including/not limited to: Construction Series Lead(s) Tooling Management Team Engineering Project Controls Contract Management Quality Assurance/Quality Control Materials Management Safety Health Physics/Alara Client Representatives Sub-Contractors Responsible for implementing the project readiness process for construction execution (ex. Detailed Window Logic, Readiness Check Sheet Implementation, Report Card Status Reporting). Attends (or arranges representation for) and supports project planning meetings, including T-meetings, integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings, etc (as required). Responsible for coordination of prerequisite and execution task readiness in accordance to client and station reporting requirements – includes schedule and risk review meetings with construction management, supervision, engineering, quality, procurement and subcontractors to ensure logistics, execution strategy and schedule compliance are understood and achievable. Ensures outage readiness milestones are achieved and verified. Schedules and coordinates Readiness meetings with the full cross functional team as required. Prepares, populates and status’ readiness check sheets based on work window schedules. Ensures all open items related to work start readiness and work closeout are captured, assigned and prioritized based on schedule, ensuring stakeholders are held accountable for resolution. Responsible for ensuring configuration control with regard to readiness documentation including file storage on PDMC. Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management as needed. Responsible for adherence to all policies, standards, procedures including but not limited to Safety, Quality, Code of Conduct, Business Ethics. Additional duties as delegated by the Construction Manager. Supports the field team on shift as required (general guidance, schedule and priority management, adverse condition recovery, etc). Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager. Develop and write reports, business correspondence. Provide input to the Contract Manager for contract changes (scope details, estimate details, etc). Provide direct support to the Training Manager/Training team to ensure training plans and training execution are effective. Directly supervise direct-reporting personnel. Acting supervisor for personnel from other departments, should they be assigned to the portion of the project for which the AM is responsible. Administration of succession plans and performance reviews. Preparation of job description, roles and responsibilities for staff. Ensure all employees are fully trained for the function they are expected to fulfill. Other duties as required. What You Bring To The Team Technical or Business Administration Degree or equivalent. Alternate degrees/certifications in combination with applicable experience to be considered in lieu. P. Eng designation considered an asset. Minimum 3 years project management experience. Applied knowledge of nuclear project work, financial operations, project controls methods/standards, estimating and employee relations. Direct experience related to large scale Fuel Channel and/or Feeder Replacement in a CANDU power plant. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Suite programs. Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Aecon 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. 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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. As 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. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Sales and Business Development Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aecon Group Inc. by 2x. Get notified about new Area Manager jobs in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr