Director, Project

Director, Project

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Date:

Oct 10, 2026

Location

Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector:

Major Projects East

Position Title:

Director, Project

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

The project is a landmark heavy civil infrastructure project in Ontario's Kawartha Lakes and Barrie regions. As a key part of the Arctic Over the Horizon Radar Program, the project includes significant on-site and off-site material movement activities, extensive earthworks, deep and shallow foundation construction, structural concrete works, and the delivery of multiple buildings and supporting infrastructure.

As part of this project, Aecon's Civil team is advancing nation-building infrastructure through a strategic partnership with Pomerleau and Stantec. Delivered through a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery model, an Aecon-led joint venture is responsible for project delivery.

Purpose of the Position:

Reporting to the Integrated Project Delivery Director, the Project Director is responsible for leading the execution and performance of major project sites, ensuring delivery against safety, schedule, cost, quality, and operational objectives in alignment with the overall Integrated Project Program. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/operations/allies-partners/norad/aothr.html

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management - Responsible for delivery against all budget, schedule & quality targets

• Construction Operations

• Safety. Establish safety, team, systems and procedures and ensure a safe work environment for everyone involved in the project.

• Schedule. Develop, monitor and make decisions to ensure project is delivered on schedule.

• Quality, ensuring key metrics and KPI’s are established and targets are consistently achieved.

• Responsible for all aspects of project close out

• Commercial Management

• Ensure teams understand and protect Aecon / Project interests under the Prime Contract

• Financial / cash flow management

• Identifies risks and implements mitigation and contingency plans

• Results. Ensure everyone on the project has a commercial mindset to deliver the project at or exceeding budget.

• Stakeholder Management

• Create and maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders

• The client, and all participants organization to this program

• Joint venture partners

• Government, the public, special interest groups

• People Management

• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful

• Hire, supervise, coach and mentor project personnel

• Ensure project has capacity and expert capability is in all engineering, procurement and construction activities

• Expertise required functional areas: Design management, Project Controls, Procurement, Contract Management, Quality, Commercial Management)

• Communicates with Aecon Sr. Management to ensure adequate resources are provided

• Ensure the project as required staffing and succession plans

• Communication

• Builds engagement through ongoing communications to all staff and stakeholders

• Provide all required project reporting / forecasting

• Executive Responsibility

• Aecon ambassador to employees, the client, partners the public and Aecon executive leadership.

• Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent

• A minimum of 20 years of construction leadership experience on complex major projects, with a proven track record of delivering commercial success.

• Proven success leading projects valued at $500M+ to $1B+ through the full project lifecycle.

• Significant experience working within highly collaborative project delivery models, including Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Alliance, or Progressive Design-Build environmen