Director, Execution Compliance

Location

Charlotte, NC, US

Position Title: Director, Execution Compliance

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon 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 Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, 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. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon 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, and partnerships with Veteran groups, 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?

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Federal Compliance, the Director, Execution Compliance is responsible for ensuring Aecon’s U.S. federal projects are executed in accordance with company policy, applicable federal requirements, contract obligations, and approved business processes — by implementing, administering, and continuously improving the plans, controls, and processes required for compliant project execution. This is a hybrid role based out of Aecon’s Charlotte, NC office. As part of a newly forming U.S. federal business sector, this position will develop, implement, and lead the processes and controls needed to ensure compliance — personally helping to assure compliance at the outset and, as the business sector grows, potentially adding direct reports to fully own it. This role is expected to evolve as the business sector evolves, and the successful candidate should be comfortable taking on other duties as assigned.

Citizenship –

Due to U.S. government customer and program requirements, this position is open only to U.S. Citizens. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required and will be verified as a condition of employment. The successful candidate may also be required to satisfy additional program-specific background, access, or security-clearance requirements.

What You’ll Do Here

• Administer the compliance plans, procedures, controls, and processes established by the federal business sector compliance team across Federal Services Operations to support compliant project delivery.
• Plan, staff, and supervise the project support functions required for compliant execution, coordinating across procurement, contracts, subcontracts, and personnel administration.
• Serve as the execution-side compliance authority on projects, monitoring adherence to the FAR, DFARS, and DEAR; export controls (EAR/ITAR); cybersecurity and controlled-information requirements (CMMC, CUI, UCNI); and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation requirements.
• Identify emerging project, contractual, and compliance risks; develop mitigation strategies; and drive timely execution of corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate with federal clients, suppliers, subcontractors, internal stakeholders, and applicable governmental entities to support project execution and issue resolution.
• Serve as a liaison across Aecon’s business sectors to drive consistent, compliant federal project execution, providing cross-sector coordination, guidance, and training; this role may require periodic travel to business sector locations and project sites.
• Participate in business sector-led project reviews to assess execution compliance, surface project and compliance risks, and share leading practices across projects.
• Maintain budget discipline and provide periodic reporting on compliance execution, project status, cost performance, and corrective-action status to leadership.
• Support internal and external audits and reviews (including DCMA, DCAA, and DCSA/customer) and lead remediation of findings.
• Develop staff capability, succession plans, and functional readiness; lead, mentor, and develop the execution compliance team.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the Aecon U.S. business sector.

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large, complex federal compliance and/or project execution efforts, ideally in the construction, engineering, or nuclear industry.
• Experience managing compliance matters and working in a large U.S. government/defense contractor.
• Must be knowledgeable of the FAR, DFARS, EAR, ITAR, DEAR, and GSA regulations, and familiar with CMMC/CUI/UCNI and FOCI concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret government regulations and to translate them into practical business processes, procedures, and controls that mitigate risk.
• Experience leading remediation, corrective action, and change-management efforts, and influencing key internal and external stakeholders.
• Significant experience working with senior executive leadership and developing critical, productive relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D., M.B.A., or advanced degree preferred.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills and sound, well-reasoned judgment.
• Ability to pass an extensive pre-employment background check and obtain a U.S. Government security clearance may be required as a condition of employment.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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