Senior Construction Manager

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AECOM seeks a Senior Construction Manager for the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project in District of North Vancouver, BC. This site‑based, full‑time role requires occasional night and weekend work and reports to the Project Director, with daily interaction with Metro Vancouver and the Owner’s Engineer. Key qualifications include a civil engineering degree, 10+ years in design and construction, PEng or equivalent with EGBC eligibility, and leadership on projects over $500 million, preferably wastewater. Sponsorship is not available. To maximize your application, tailor your resume to showcase large capital projects, QA/QC, submittals and RFIs, change orders, commissioning and safety leadership, and demonstrate calm leadership across multi‑discipline teams and design‑owner collaboration.

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager to work within our North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (NSWWTP) EOR site services team in the District of North Vancouver, BC. The position is a full-time, site-based role, during normal construction hours; however, some night and weekend work may be required. The selected candidate will interact daily with Metro Vancouver (Owner/Contract Administrator) and the Owner’s Engineer (OE) and will report directly to the Project Director.

Imagine working on rewarding projects within a diverse culture and having access to exceptional training and career development opportunities. Working at AECOM means being part of a global team, working with award-winning professionals across the world. Aspire to be a key player on some of the best projects regionally, with opportunities to work on projects nationally or internationally. Our people bring deep industry knowledge to help you succeed.

The responsibilities of the Construction Manager include:

• Construction Project Management (e.g. working in conjunction with the Chief Resident Engineer to direct the field engineering team, interface to the in-office engineers-of-record and discipline leads, , direct client and OE coordination, supporting timely delivery of responses to all construction submittals, RFI’s, supporting the Contract Administrator’s for response to  CO requests, etc., monitoring and reporting of QA/QC compliance and overall quality system)
• QA/QC reviews and compliance
• Work with Contract Administrator and Construction Contractor in expediting solutions to technical field problems
• Support review, coordination, and adjudication of all construction submittals
• Coordinate directly with Technical Leader, Home Office Engineering Leader and Design Team discipline leads on all design changes and construction submittals
• Participate in the negotiation of change orders specific to design changes as requested by the Contract Administrator.
• Notification to the Contract Administrator of any observed work that does not conform to the requirements of the contract documents; and
• Participate in and document all construction meetings onsite (e.g. daily tailgate/safety meetings, weekly construction meetings, etc.).
• Support and actively participate in planning of Functional Testing, Start-up and Commissioning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or another related field
• 10+ years’ professional experience in the design and construction engineering fields
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng., PE, or CEng) with ability to be professionally registered with EGBC and work in Canada
• Senior leadership role(s) on project(s) with capital value greater than $500 million CDN
• Knowledge and experience in design, construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants

 Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years’ experience in the design and/or construction engineering fields, specifically related to engineering design services during construction, commissioning and handover.
• Senior leadership on a project with capital value greater than $500 million CDN
• Ability to lead teams, respond to changing demands, be decisive under pressure, and can remain calm when interfacing with internal and external personnel
• Experience in construction contract administration and/or management
• Experience with Owner Supplied materials
• Have supervised at least five (5) completed construction projects in the field, having minimum capital value of $200 million construction value for each project, where at least one of the projects was related to wastewater treatment plant
• Held a lead role (e.g. Lead Technical Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer-of-Record/Construction Manager) on at least two (2) of the five (5) projects   

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.