Independent Contractor - Construction Manager (Kawartha Lakes)

Independent Contractor - Construction Manager (Kawartha Lakes)

29 Aug
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Aecon Group
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Kawartha Lakes

29 Aug

Aecon Group

Kawartha Lakes

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 robust footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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.

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. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.

Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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.

Together, we embrace solid 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.

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.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 Construction

Manager is responsible for leading construction teams and coordinating project activities with stakeholders, and regulatory authorities. This role provides strategic direction in construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and workforce allocation while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, labour relations, and training requirements.

The Construction

Manager plays a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and successfully.

The Arctic

Over the Horizon Radar Project is a major federal initiative led by Canada’s Department of National Defence, playing a critical role in strengthening national and continental defence. As part of this program, Aecon’s Civil team is advancing Canada’s infrastructure through a strategic partnership with Pomerleau and Stantec. Delivered through a collaborative Integrated Project Delivery model, this project team is contributing to the design and construction of innovative infrastructure that will support one of the most advanced radar systems in North America.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a project of national significance, where collaboration, innovation, and purpose drive meaningful impact. Support project execution and outcomes including the development of a construction plan and strategy that achieves the project in a cost effective and timely. Work in conjunction with the larger project team to deliver the project successfully.

Maintain a positive relationship and culture with clients, subcontractor, internal staff, stakeholders, union representatives and regulatory bodies. Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. Similarly, perform performance improvement plans for staff who are not performing.

Plan and implement a construction plan, activities, milestones, and manpower requirements. Ensuring proper staffing, materials and equipment are available to complete the plan. Identify and resolve potential risks to ensure timely and cost effective construction.

Have a strong understanding of prime contract and subcontracts. Identify and concisely convey changes in scope including construction acceleration and/or mitigations available to commercial,



cost and scheduling teams. Provide input, and ensure delivery of, procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, material tracking and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.

Review, comment and ensure implementation of project design for compliance with construction‑based engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, contract requirements, industry specifications and other related specifications. Advise, resolve and incorporate construction related issues and convey outcomes to design, technical, engineering, risk, cost and scheduling teams. Be accountable for designer performance and conveying drawings to permitting agencies for approval (signed and sealed as appropriate).

Accountable for permitting performance. Ensure construction means and methods have the appropriate design (by design partner) and permitting approved by relevant stakeholder. Ensure that subordinate coordinators are performing daily traffic configuration logs, lane closure logs and developing solutions to ensure the most timely and cost effective construction sequence.

Represent the contractor at all design meeting with internal designer, stakeholder and client pertaining to traffic related matters. Support in the resolution of labour disputes through collaboration with EPSCA and Aecon Labour Relations Manager. Active involvement in quality assurance and quality control with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.

Oversee field quality control and assist in the creation of risk mitigation strategies and implement where necessary. Minimum 15 years of relevant construction experience including managing traffic, permitting and environmental and quality teams.

Experience in trades union relations management, and a solid understanding of union agreements applicable to the work Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues and effectively liaise with third‑party agencies, government bodies, municipalities, local transit authorities, and other stakeholders. Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, traffic, environmental, scheduling and safety requirements Availability to work on site 5 days per week. Travel to different locations as required.

Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws. #

📌 Independent Contractor - Construction Manager (Kawartha Lakes)
🏢 Aecon Group
📍 Kawartha Lakes

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