Sr. Manager, Telecom

Overview

Lead telecom projects, overseeing design, financials, teams, and stakeholder partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• project lifecycle
• telecom design
• telecom delivery
• stakeholder management
• contract negotiation
• financial oversight

Tasks

-Lead the full lifecycle of electrical distribution and substation projects—from concept through execution—with a focus on quality, safety, and profitability. -Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. -Drive financial performance to align with business plan targets, ensuring strategic financial oversight and accountability. -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Foster strategic partnerships and lead collaborative efforts with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and strong relationships are built. -Lead contract negotiations with vendors and stakeholders, ensuring favorable terms and alignment with project goals. -Develop and implement strategic staff development and succession plans for key divisional positions, fostering the next generation of leadership and talent. -Provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for all aspects of telecom projects from initiation to completion. -Ensure a strong understanding of engineering principles related to aerial and underground telecom design, including constructability, safety, and regulatory considerations. -Provide strategic direction and leadership to project teams, including vendors, subcontractors, drafters, designers, and engineers.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 10+ years
• telecommunications
• ms project
• leadership
• stakeholder

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in engineering, diploma of technology in a related field, or equivalent work experience. -Experience managing and leading design teams, including overseeing project schedules, timelines, and resource allocation. -Exhibit strong leadership in preparing and communicating project financial forecasting and cost management, ensuring strategic financial planning and effective decision-making. -10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management, preferably in the telecommunications industry. -Experience working directly with major ISPs such as Bell, Rogers, Telus, TelMAX etc. -In-depth understanding of the telecommunications industry, including key players, standards, permitting, easements, and best practices. -Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. -Demonstrate ability in identifying and capitalizing new business opportunities, driving strategic growth and innovation -Expertise in Canadian engineering standards, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional team leadership is a strong asset. -Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and develop effective contingency plans. -Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint or similar) and reporting dashboards. -Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

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About AECON

-Spanning over 150 years. -Operates in civil infrastructure, urban transportation, and energy solutions. -Involved in planning, financing, and execution through public-private partnerships. -Advanced urban transportation projects, such as the Réseau express métropolitain (REM). -Advancing projects like the Darlington Small Modular Reactor. -Committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

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