Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Project Director to provide overall leadership and end-to-end accountability for the execution and delivery of large-scale power generation EPC projects. This role spans the entire project lifecycle, from development support and preconstruction through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
What You'll Do
- Provide executive leadership to EPC project execution teams on large, complex power generation projects.
- Establish and implement project execution strategies, work plans, staffing plans, and governance structures.
- Ensure alignment with Aecon’s corporate strategy, financial objectives, and risk profile.
- Support business development efforts through participation in bids, proposals, and pursuit strategies.
- Provide execution input during preconstruction to support competitive and risk-informed proposals.
- Lead commercial and contract management, including cost control, forecasting, cash flow, change management, and claims mitigation.
- Direct all EPC execution activities, ensuring integration and alignment across safety, engineering, procurement, construction, quality, and commissioning disciplines.
- Oversee engineering deliverables, procurement strategies, major equipment sourcing, logistics, and construction sequencing.
- Drive constructability reviews, procurement strategies, logistics planning, modularization strategies, and schedule optimization initiatives.
- Champion a world-class safety culture with accountability for overall safety performance while ensuring compliance with all HSE, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, manage, and control project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
- Serve as the senior executive interface with project owners, utilities, developers, lenders, OEMs, subcontractors, and partners.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Ensure appropriate staffing, capability, succession planning, and functional expertise across all disciplines.
- Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in EPC execution for large infrastructure or industrial projects.
- 10+ years in senior leadership roles managing large power generation EPC projects.
- Proven experience delivering $300M–$1B+ full cycle EPC projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Team & Environment
This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Generation Services & Projects.
Benefits & Compensation
- Services to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training.
- Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Work Mode
This role is based in North America.
Aecon Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to Safety, Integrity, Accountability, and Inclusion, and is a leader in sustainable construction.
