Project Manager – Mechanical

Aecon Group Inc.

Project Manager overseeing Mechanical scope within Nuclear projects at Aecon Group. Ensuring compliance with safety standards, budget, and contract requirements while leading a collaborative team.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBowmanville • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$120,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities with a focus on cost and schedule adherence, risk management, and quality assurance in a nuclear environment. Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and drive innovative solutions in complex projects.

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Project Management KnowledgeEPC Contractor ExperiencePrimavera P6 KnowledgeClaims Avoidance ExperienceLeadership Experience in High-Performing Teams

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementQuality AssuranceConstruction ManagementMechanical EngineeringInnovative Problem-SolvingDetail Oriented ApproachClaims Negotiation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAgilityFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

PMI Certification

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EnvironmentMega-Project ExperiencePortfolio ProjectsEPC ContractorConstruction Field Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead by example to ensure a “ONE TEAM” Project-First, collaborative approach for internal, external and IPD facing interactions.
Create the context that promotes the values of Courage, Transparency and Accountability on the project
Ensure the delivery of all its scope in accordance with safety standards, on time, on budget and compliance with the Contract.
Provide regular and accurate progress updates to the Sr. Project Manager, Area Lead and the client for reporting purposes.
The Project Manager is accountable for the cost & schedule adherence and management of threats and opportunities, including timely escalation.
Early identification of any threats to Project schedule or cost profile, or quality issues.
Constantly monitor for schedule and cost reduction opportunities across his scope of works.
In particular, the Project Manager should be continuously looking for more efficient methods to complete work.
Work collaboratively with the IPD stakeholders to ensure the Project requirements are met and represents the most efficient methods to deliver its Scope.
Driving compensatory actions related to adverse quality trends during the project
As a Leader, participate in regular meetings and provides advice and support to the other members
Support the development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register. Specifically, the Project Manager is responsible for the identification, mitigation and management of related risk items for his/her scopes.
Interfacing with the Client on requests for contract changes in close collaboration with the support team.
Tracking and expediting internal and external deliverables as part of the contract.
Ensure support and technical assistance are deployed to the Construction team during the construction phase on Site.
Provide frequent, informal performance feedback to IPD team members, and formal feedback according to home office company policy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 - 10 years of related experience, ideally in Mechanical in nuclear environment
Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality.
Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
EPC Contractor Experience.
Construction Field Experience in nuclear environment
Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience in nuclear environment
Demonstrated Project Management Knowledge (e.g. via PMI Certification).
Consensus Building Experience.
Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience.
Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams.
Primavera P6 Knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.