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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.
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.
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Work within a collaborative Alliance / Design‑Build / Progressive Design‑Build 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.
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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 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.
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CAD 140000-190000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 15+ years experience
Onsite
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