PEOPLE AND CULTURE

AEC Developments was founded on the principle of teamwork, so it’s no surprise that our culture in the office and onsite is centered around collaboration and communication. Our team is made up of some of the best project managers, project coordinators, site superintendents, and administrative professionals in the industry. Their passion for their work and commitment to our core values is evident in all that they do. They give us their best, so we give them ours.

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Finding balance

Hard work deserves just reward. We believe in taking the time to celebrate our people and their achievements through regular social activities throughout the year. Our internal clubs focus on social events, community engagement, sustainability, health, and wellbeing. We also invest in their personal and professional goals by providing mentorship and training opportunities.

CUrrent Opportunities

If you enjoy challenging work in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! Send us your resume and tell us why you would be a great fit for our team.

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Senior Construction Project Manager

About Us and Our Integrated Approach

AEC Developments is a dynamic, integrated construction management firm located in Kitchener, Ontario. We are wholly owned by the same partners as WalterFedy, functioning as a sister company. AEC Developments Inc. was designed to meet a growing need for a streamlined project delivery approach.
By integrating the owner, designer and constructor into a construction project in a more collaborative manner, we ensure seamless and successful delivery of challenging and time-sensitive projects.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and developing the team of Construction/Project Managers in AEC Developments. You will take the lead on managing complex projects as well as the rest of the responsibilities outlined below.

You will leverage your team in project management and estimating to enable them to achieve excellence in design, project management, people management and overall profitable business management. This role requires the ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external clients with a fully integrated and forward-looking approach.

You will also work in tandem with the Business Unit Leader (President) to further the strategic direction and goals set out by the Board of Directors.

What You Will Do
  • Participate in negotiation of major contracts with our clients and sub-contractors
  • Oversee and promote quality control procedures for quality, budget and schedule objectives
  • Continually improve staff performance in terms of technical capability in the areas of construction/project management
  • Implement and maintain the PM Best Practices Program for AEC Developments
  • Assist in building relationship and working partnerships with key sub-contractors
  • Approve pricing, estimating and scoping for proposed projects
  • Ensure that all practice activities and operations are carried out in compliance with applicable regulations and laws
  • Act as company steward internally and externally to promote brand awareness, values and reputation through community involvement and industry participation
  • Use personal network and team building skills to prepare winning proposals and conduct successful presentations
  • Provide leadership through all phases of construction including: managing project teams’ daily construction activities and contracts, maintaining QA/QC requirements, developing business relationships and directing all technical aspects of construction projects and teams
  • Assist in supervising, mentoring and recruiting team members including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Superintendents; manage performance reviews, cultivate relevant job skills and provide resources to encourage personal and professional development
  • Proactively identify risks and needs of the projects and teams; develop and implement strategic solutions; lead staff allocation and planning
  • Develop strong relationships among staff, clients, partners, sub-contractors and more; build trust throughout these interactions while exceeding client and team satisfaction
  • Assist in developing short and long-range business objectives and targets for AEC Developments to meet the corporate strategic plan
  • Identify and track project risks across the company portfolio and report to the Business Unit Leader
What We Need
  • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project or Construction Manager
  • University degree or college diploma in a relevant field
  • Understanding of project delivery models (Construction Management, Stipulated Sum, Design-Build)
  • Ability to solve problems as they arise, understand complex issues and exercise sound judgement
  • Proactive mindset with an excellent ability to prioritize workload
  • A solid understanding of building construction methods and details
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong team building and leadership skills
  • Ability to address and resolve conflict and manage risk
  • Ability to work with all levels (from the trades to the owner) in a productive and professional manner
  • GSC, PMP, and LEED AP accreditations would be considered an asset
Working Conditions and Safety

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, and some overtime hours may be required from time to time. Ability to travel away from the office is required to assist and attend on-site project meetings.

In this role you will work within the company safety policies and procedures, and adhere to any applicable federal or provincial legislation.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
  • Competitive vacation
  • Reimbursement of annual dues for professional organizations
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee social club – employees attend a variety of recreational and cultural events
  • Strong volunteer outreach to the community – we support Habitat for Humanity, Hockey Helps the Homeless, KidsAbility and many other organizations
Why Join Our Team?

We offer challenging and rewarding careers, and are committed to integrity and business ethics, with safety as a top priority. We promote a healthy balance between our employees’ professional and personal lives, taking time to appreciate our work and celebrate our achievements.

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Site Superintendent

About Us and Our Integrated Approach

AEC Developments has big plans for growth and we need the best talent to make it happen. We are established enough to have deep local roots yet nimble enough to aggressively pursue our bold goals. We believe that investing in our talent is critical to achieving these goals.

At AEC Developments we believe in True Teamwork. We have architects, civil engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, construction managers, energy management specialists, and facility management specialists under a single roof and we are an industry leader in our approach to integrated building services. This role will provide you with an opportunity to develop as a Site Superintendent while also allowing you to work towards developing a unique skill set as an expert in integrated construction delivery.

Role Overview

AEC Developments is seeking an experienced Site Superintendent to join our team. This position is responsible for day-to-day construction site management, site health and safety, and coordination of according to the construction documents. It will involve interaction between owners, consultants and contractors.

What You Will Do
  • Establishing a safe work attitude on the site
  • Carry out and administer the work schedule at the site
  • Work in a manner that respects the owner, the trades, building officials and AEC Developments
  • Utilize available resources in order to proactively avoid issues prior to them occurring
  • Ensure that deficiencies are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner
  • Exercise strong ethics and values
What We Need
  • Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience as a construction site supervisor in the ICI sector
  • A solid grasp of building concepts and construction details
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong team-building skills
  • Ability to work with all levels from the trades to the owner in a productive and professional manner
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong organizational ability to keep documents accessible and current and the site efficient
  • Enforcement, monitoring and maintenance of “As-Built” documents
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
  • Competitive vacation
  • Reimbursement of annual dues for professional organizations
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee social club – employees attend a variety of recreational and cultural events
  • Strong volunteer outreach to the community – we support Habitat for Humanity, Hockey Helps the Homeless, KidsAbility and many other organizations
Why Join Our Team?

We offer challenging and rewarding careers, and are committed to integrity and business ethics, with safety as a top priority. We promote a healthy balance between our employees’ professional and personal lives, taking time to appreciate our work and celebrate our achievements.

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Health and Safety Coordinator

About Us and Our Integrated Approach

AEC Developments and WalterFedy continue to thrive in growing and developing our team and our business, and we need the best talent to make it happen! We are established enough to have deep roots yet nimble enough to aggressively pursue our bold goals. We believe that investing in our talent is critical to achieving these goals.  We offer parallel leadership opportunities to put our talent in roles where they make the biggest impact.

Role Overview

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic Health & Safety Coordinator to continue to develop and maintain a complete and robust safety program, ensuring safety as a priority item. The right candidate will have a good attitude and work ethic and must be willing to assist the Site Superintendents, Project Managers, and our Business leaders with health and safety and project coordination requirements. This position will directly report to the VP, Operations of AEC Developments with an indirect report to the HR Director of WalterFedy.

What We Love
  • You are relentless in your pursuit to be the best
  • You are a big picture thinker who understands how to effectively listen to clients and build consensus
  • You sweat the details in your commitment to meet our client’s high expectations
  • You embrace progressive change, out-of-the-box thinking, and working in a high-energy environment
  • You are proactive, constant and consistent with your communication to both our client and our project team
What You Will Do
  • Oversee, plan and participate in AEC Developments’ involvement in the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program, while maintaining the health and safety management system in anticipation of pursuing IHSA’s COR
  • Organize and conduct health and safety training programs to ensure all workers and supervisors are competent to perform their tasks, and increase awareness at all levels of the organization
  • Maintain all Health and Safety documents, records, inspections and training certificates for WalterFedy and AEC Developments
  • Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee functions, and act as a liaison between the JHSC and the CEO for WalterFedy
  • Provide statistics and recommendations to management in a timely manner to ensure continued improvement of workplace health, safety, environmental and loss control
  • Provide coaching and support on Health and Safety requirements to project team
  • Coordinate Return to Work activities with the WSIB, Human Resources, and all parties involved
  • Prepare site health and safety plans, conducting hazard assessments, incident investigations and risk assessments, as required
  • Monitor and review subcontractors' safety on-site to ensure compliance to safety procedures and proactively identify hazards and implementing corrective measures
  • Coordinate, schedule and perform regular reviews of the office environment to minimize disruption to the office
  • Other administrative and project coordination duties as required
What We Need
  • Knowledge of IHSA’s Certificate of Recognition (COR)
  • Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a preventative safety-focused role in the construction industry
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize according to workload
  • Excellent training and presentation skills
  • Sound knowledge of all relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation and COR
  • Demonstrated ability to keep detailed and accurate safety records
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with solid organizational and planning skills
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary plus a performance-based bonus
  • Competitive vacation
  • Reimbursement of annual dues for professional organizations
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee social club - employees enjoy a variety of recreational and cultural events
  • Strong volunteer outreach to the community – we support Habitat with Humanity, Hockey Helps the Homeless, KidsAbility and many other organizations.
Working Conditions and Safety

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, and some overtime hours may be required from time to time. Ability to travel away from the office is required to assist and attend on-site project meetings.

In this role you will work within the company safety policies and procedures, and adhere to any applicable federal or provincial legislation.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer challenging and rewarding careers, and are committed to integrity and business ethics, with safety as a top priority. We promote a healthy balance between our employees’ professional and personal lives, taking time to appreciate our work and celebrate our achievements.

APPLY NOW

 

Apply Now