Project Manager, Substation, Cambridge

What is the Opportunity? Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of a designated region.

What You’ll Do Here

Oversee the financial performance of assigned projects and ensure targets outlined in business plans are achieved.

Report financial performance, workload status, potential risks, and emerging opportunities to the General Manager.

Address project‑level disputes and elevate legal or complex issues to the General Manager as required.

Partner with the General Manager to build a management team with clearly defined responsibilities across all operational areas.

Support staff development by preparing succession plans for key departmental roles.

Approve expenditures and proposal pricing within your delegated authority.

Maintain professional relationships with major clients and applicable union representatives.

Ensure that all activities within the designated region align with corporate and divisional strategies, business plans, policies, and procedures.

Provide leadership and direction to Superintendents and field crews within the region.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team

Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Construction Project Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Project Management role within the electrical or renewable energy sector, including experience with utility interconnections in brownfield environments.

Experience working within the utility contracting industry.

Demonstrated leadership abilities along with strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to address and resolve project issues with minimal guidance.

Proven ability to foster collaboration and cooperation across teams and departments.

Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office and MS Project.

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules.

Self‑motivated with strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience in renewable energy construction is considered an asset.

Compensation Range: The expected salary for this position is $95,000 - $135,000 annually. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

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