Manager, Project - New Nuclear Development

Aecon•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. At Aecon, you can count on: Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs. Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon. Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community! What is the Opportunity? The Manager, Project – New Nuclear Development leads front-end development and execution readiness for advanced nuclear new build projects across the U.S. Reporting to the Director, New Nuclear Development, this role supports Aecon’s New Nuclear portfolio, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), first of a kind advanced reactor technologies, and large gigawatt-scale nuclear projects. Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, OEMs, utilities, and regulators, the role spans early development, pre-construction planning, and execution oversight, with a strong emphasis on managing risk and advancing execution strategies for advanced reactor deployment in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of project management experience, including 5+ years in EPC or nuclear construction environments.
10+ years of nuclear construction experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of nuclear estimating, scheduling, project controls, and execution planning.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred.
Experience with large-scale nuclear projects (AP1000 or equivalent an asset).

Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary teams across the U.S., including internal functions and external partners.
Guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and disciplined project controls.
Promote a strong nuclear safety culture, quality standards, and collaborative delivery environment.
Support development of Aecon’s nuclear workforce and supplier capacity.
Lead development and execution planning for first of a kind SMR technologies
Navigate challenges including evolving designs, supply chain, licensing risk, and constructability constraints.
Advance construction strategies for modular fabrication, sequencing, site integration, and factory-built components.
Apply lessons learned from prior nuclear builds to improve cost, schedule, quality, and predictability.
Support business development efforts to advance new build nuclear opportunities in the U.S.
Lead or support RFQs, RFPs, and proposals in collaboration with BD, Engineering, Construction, and Project Controls.
Develop early execution strategies, schedules, estimates, risk registers, and procurement approaches.
Support siting, permitting, environmental assessment, licensing strategy, and early engineering discussions.
Provide leadership in developing and implementing the project execution plan.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to align on execution goals, milestones, and deliverables.
Monitor and validate project performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule.
Oversee construction estimates, detailed schedules, execution plans, and recovery strategies.
Resolve constructability, modularization, sequencing, logistics, and supply chain risks.
Support change management and commercial impacts related to evolving FOAK designs.