Utilities Manager - Jobs in Saddledome

Job Description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian 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 First. Our number one core value. If we can #39;t do it safely, we don #39;t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We #39;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 Equity, Diversityamp; 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 responsibility 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 #39;re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!What is the OpportunitySafe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil West is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We #39;re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada #39;s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we #39;re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.Reporting to the Project Director, Aecon is seeking a Utilities Manger to support our Major Projects West division out of Calgary, Alberta.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and maintain a strong safety culture for all employees, clients, and customers that adhere to government regulations and Aecon safety standards.
• Perform regular field tours to check work progress and meet with project site personnel.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to Site Superintendents and Project Coordinators.
• Responsible for performance management of all direct-report employees, including coaching/mentoring, assistance with career planning and training, preparation of yearly and mid-year performance reviews.
• Develop and supervise project schedules, control project costs, and manage scope.
• Attends and supports project planning meetings, including T-meetings, integration meetings, internal and customer reporting meetings, etc. (as required)
• Validation and monitoring of project metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule) for assigned work segments.
• Oversee all project communication to ensure client is up to date on planning, scope management, budgeting finances, subcontracting, environmental compliance, and scheduling.
• Proactively manage risk and mitigation
• Any resource constraints impacting planned work are identified and reported.
• Ensure all required materials and services have been identified and ordered, as well as any material delivery risks identified, and action/recovery plans assigned.

Experience required:

• 3+ years of management experience
• 7 years #39; experience in a utility environment
• Degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or construction management, or Technical Training and field experience, in lieu of Degree
• Able to liaison with Municipal and Utility company representatives
• Experience with Permits and Permitting entities, and contracts.
• Preference for experience in Heavy Civil and or Project Environment
• CAD would be an asset.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Great team coordination and#39;work together #39; mind set.
• Exceptional understanding of estimating, project forecasting and change management principals and processes.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, resource balancing for a variety of sizes of projects.
• Proven leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to resolve project disputes.
• Ability to Inspire and foster an environment of cooperation between different departments and co-workers.

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.