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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 Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!”

Purpose of the Position:

Reporting into the Civil Lead, as a Construction Manager, Structures you will play a senior, construction‑led role supporting through design and development phase, with a clear pathway into execution. You will act as the critical link between design, estimating, planning, and construction, ensuring structural solutions are practical, buildable, cost‑efficient, and schedule‑optimized. This role is positioned to influence key decisions early, reducing downstream risk, and will transition into leading the Structures team once the project moves into construction.  This role will work in tandem with the Civil Roads Senior Manager to develop the construction strategy and execution plan for all civil works across the corridor.  The Civil Roads Senior Manager will be responsible for the roadway, streetscaping, and landscaping scopes whereas the Structures Lead will retain responsibility for the structures components across the corridor.

What You'll Do Here:

Design & Development Phase

• Act as a construction‑savvy structural lead during design and development phase ensuring structural designs are buildable, cost‑efficient, and schedule‑optimized.
• Serve as the bridge between designers, estimators, and construction, preventing design decisions that could drive unnecessary cost or delay.
• Challenge and workshop structural design concepts to improve constructability.
• Lead value engineering, options review, and scope optimization exercises for elevated guideways, highway crossings, railway crossings, culverts, retaining walls, railway grade separations etc.
• Guide designers away from solutions that increase construction risk, cost, or schedule.
• Influence means and methods, staging, access, and sequencing decisions.
• Coordinate closely with designers, estimators, schedulers, and construction leadership.
• Help define the construction strategy for all structural elements.
• Support development of cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, and methodologies.
• Work within a collaborative Alliance contract model.

Construction Phase

• Lead the Structures execution team once the project moves into construction.
• Oversee construction planning, sequencing, and coordination for all structural works.
• Support commercial performance by managing scope clarity, change impacts, and constructability‑driven efficiencies.
• Coordinate with project controls, quality, safety, and field leadership to ensure delivery objectives are met.
• Maintain strong interfaces with the client, designers, and Alliance partners throughout execution.
• Work closely with the People, Performance, and Culture team for resource planning and talent acquisition to ensure the right people are available at the right time

What You Bring to the Team

• Civil or Structural Engineering background preferred, or equivalent hands‑on structures experience.
• 15+ years of experience in Civil/Structures Construction.
• Strong experience in Alliance, Design‑Build,  Progressive Design‑Build, and/or P3  delivery models.
• Alliance model experience considered a strong asset.
• Experience in transit construction projects is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with MTO and railway authorities
• General knowledge of non-residential construction methods, building systems, and terminology
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.
• Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, experience of using estimating software such as Hard Dollar is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships and stakeholder management with internal and external clients
• Good listening and communication skills.

Reason for vacancy: New 

Pay Range : $140,000 - $190,000 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role 

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.