Establish customer relations and business opportunities as a representative of the Company.
Proactively seek out new opportunities.
Support Estimating as required
attend project specific technical and commercial meetings; review tender documents for technical requirements and ensure bid compliance; close tenders with Estimating leadership.
Identify project concerns proactively and alert management of potential risks on assigned projects.
Provide technical and commercial input on how to minimize and mitigate project impacts.
Assist in acquiring talent and retention to support Major Projects including Technicains, Engieenrs, and Coordinators.
Assist in the sourcing and recommendation of vendors/manufacturers, subcontractors & Equipment to support Major Projects.
Collaborate with other departments of Aecon Utilities to support each pursuit.
Collaborate with other divisions of Aecon.
Collaborate with Joint Venture Partners including schedulers, designers/engineers, lawyers, estimators.
Collaborate with external stakeholders including manufacturers, vendors, Municipalities, Utility Owners.
Be an example and advocate for Aecon’s safety culture & carry out site safety inspections.
Available to travel to and/or locate at project assignments across Ontario and beyond as required.
Host weekly meeting to update the Senior Leadership Team on the progress of each pursuit.
Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Minimum 5-10 years of industry experience.
Technical background with professional accreditation (P.Eng./ CET) or equivalent industry experience.
Knowledge of utility engineering and / or construction requirements and activities.
Past experience working on utility projects.
Past experience working on P3/EPC projects.
Read, analyze and interpret and provide recommendations on early-stage technical design drawings and specifications.
Contracts
Commercial knowledge, experience with cost management and change order Management.
Negotiating skills, composure under pressure.
Scheduling experience and analysis skills.
Cost analysis, control and reporting.
Computer proficiency.
Excellent Written and oral communications & Presentation skills.

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.

Manager, Special Projects

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