Job Description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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

Aecon is proactively seeking a Prime Contracts Lead to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support future dynamic, transit projects in Canada. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately improving transportation experiences. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team!

What You Will Do Here:

In the bid phase, review the Prime Contract to determine and advise the Bid Team on the obligations, liabilities and potential risk. Lead the formation of agreements from a commercial perspective with design services firms and suppliers during the in-market phase. Participate in Bid negotiations as appropriate. Advise Estimating on Contract Management resource needs to be included in the bid price. Develop the Prime Contract Variation Management Plan, identifying appropriate change / claim management processes, resource needs, templates and deliverables. Work closely with the legal team and subcontracts manager to ensure flow down of the prime contract terms to other related contracts on the project. Manage the commercial aspects of the prime contract including change management, compliance with prime contract obligations and deliverable deadlines, reporting and dispute resolution. Proactively coordinate with subcontracts, cost and construction teams to obtain quotations for variations. Work closely with the Project Director or Project Manager throughout the construction of the project and recommend appropriate solutions and draft correspondence as appropriate. Assist the project team with developing terms and conditions for subcontract templates ensuring appropriate flowdowns of prime contract terms and conditions - such as upstream notification timelines, insurance requirements, etc. Advise on opportunities for revenue savings, risk mitigation and claim avoidance. Work closely with engineering, construction, procurement and project controls to understand project activities and any impact of those activities to the prime contract. Review cost and schedule variances to understand whether issues need to be notified to the Owner and adjustments made for time and cost under the contract. Track contract changes/modifications and ensure appropriate documentation / records are being kept to support such issues. Prepare any change orders, variations, claims, counter claims, delay claims to the contract and assist with negotiation / resolution. Manage the dispute process of any issues under the Prime Contract. Coordinate close out processes relating to the Prime Contract. Consultation with Legal and Project / Project Management team / Subject Matter Experts / External Consultants as appropriate. Work with the Risk Management and Insurance teams on any issues that may be related to insurance policies. Ensure timely and accurate contractual correspondence. Maintain excellent relationships with the owner, client, project team, subcontractors and the community.

What You Bring To The Team:

Minimum undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as engineering. A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, project management, claims management, bid management, project controls and/ or contract law. Sound understanding of the construction processes and work methodologies. Advanced knowledge and understanding of the different contract types such as cost reimbursable, lump sum, unit price, target price, and design build. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven ability to distill down complicated concepts and/or situations to its core elements. Experience in dispute resolution processes. Proven negotiation skills. Experience with design build projects including the management of design change issues in a prime contract / change management role. Demonstrated track record of successfully negotiating with various internal and external stakeholders. Experience in communicating with various stakeholder groups from internal project staff to clients, subcontractors, executive team and joint venture partners. Experience with integrated ERP systems.
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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.