Director, Pre-construction

**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’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities.

Our portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities. Guided by a commitment to sustainability innovation and social responsibility, we prioritize engaging with local stakeholders and creating long-term benefits through every project we undertake.

**Location**:20 Carlson Court, Toronto, ON M9W 7K6. A minimum of three days a week in-office is required.

**What You'll Do Here**:
- Act as the lead and primary point of contact for assigned major civil infrastructure pursuits including for bridges/roads, tunnels, airports, marine ports, and water and wastewater facilities.- Lead by example, foster a culture of excellence, and encourage collaboration, precision, and innovative solutions- Spearhead large and multidisciplinary pursuit teams composed of, but not limited to, deputy bid directors, estimators; schedulers/planners; additional internal technical staff; environmental, health, and safety personnel; project controllers; digital design and construction staff; stakeholder engagement personnel; the human resources team, and the proposal group, as well as external parties including design and construction partners and subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants- Collaborate with executive leadership, the client, and design and construction partners to identify and exploit strategic opportunities and develop an optimal pursuit submission and path to successful execution- Regularly coordinate bid development with and report to the Director, Pre-Construction and relevant executives- Negotiate and administer agreements for large design and subcontracted packages- Participate in identification and management of commercial, legal, and technical risks on assigned pursuits- Facilitate team integration through active leadership, regular touchpoints, and clear, consistent, and coherent communication and guidance- Coordinate and oversee pursuit-specific working groups (cost estimation, procurement, design, risk, schedule, proposal, etc.)- Participate in win strategy and theme development and ensure follow-through and refinement up to the submission deadline to support successful outcomes- Support development of technical and commercial submissions and ensure overall quality, competitiveness, and adherence to requirements- Oversee Requests for Information and client responses and ensure responses are accounted for by the team- Ensure strict, team-wide adherence to the Bid Calendar- Chair project team meetings