Real Estate Development Project Manager

Come Build Your Career at Bodell Construction an Aecon Company!

Bodell delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from industrial projects which includes, mining, power, water/wastewater and oil and gas. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in America and a strong footprint internationally, Bodell brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Bodell, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Bodell, you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.

• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Bodell employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation.

At Bodell we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) , to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Bodell leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Bodell provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Heavy Industrial) to lead the successful delivery of large-scale industrial construction projects. The successful candidate will oversee project execution from pre-construction through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements. 

This role is ideal for a construction leader who thrives in dynamic industrial environments and has experience managing multidisciplinary scopes including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation work. 

Please Note: The successful candidate must be willing to travel and support projects across the US and other project locations as required. 

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead the execution of heavy industrial construction projects ranging from brownfield expansions and capital upgrades to greenfield construction projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities involving civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.
• Develop and implement execution strategies that maximize self-perform construction capabilities, workforce productivity, and safe delivery.
• Manage project operations in active industrial facilities while minimizing disruption to ongoing client operations.
• Collaborate closely with construction managers, superintendents, project controls, procurement, engineering, quality, safety, and commissioning teams.
• Drive planning initiatives including constructability reviews, workface planning, turnover planning, commissioning readiness, and closeout planning.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, environmental obligations, quality requirements, and industry best practices.
• Monitor labour productivity, equipment utilization, subcontractor performance, and project financial metrics to achieve project objectives.
• Lead mitigation and recovery plans when project risks, productivity challenges, scope changes, or schedule impacts arise.
• Support client relationship management and proposal development activities as required. 

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience, including project management responsibility on large-scale industrial projects. 
• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. 
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary scopes including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and/or instrumentation construction. 
• Proven experience managing projects with significant self-perform construction content. 
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, cost management, contract administration, forecasting, change management, and risk management. 
• Experience leading union and/or non-union workforces in industrial construction environments. 
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Strong understanding of industrial safety programs, quality management systems, turnover, commissioning, and closeout processes. 
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required. 
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation considered an asset. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification considered an asset. 
• Experience with collaborative delivery models such as Design-Build, EPC, EPCM, Construction Management, Alliance, P3, or Integrated Project Delivery. 
• Experience implementing Lean Construction principles. 
• Experience with BIM, digital construction tools, project controls platforms, or project management software considered an asset.

Bodell Construction an Aecon Company fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.

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