Manager, Strategic Resource Management

Location:

Charlotte, NC, US

Operating Sector:
Nuclear

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As a North American 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.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
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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!

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• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• 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!

The Manager of Strategic Resource Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining long‑term and near‑term staffing strategies that support organizational priorities across both union and non‑union work forces. This role ensures that the company has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles at the right time. The Manager leads strategic workforce planning, oversees technical staff support, and partners on outreach initiatives to strengthen workforce pipelines and partnerships.

This position serves as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring proactive workforce readiness for current operations and future business growth.

• Develop and oversee long-term and short-term staffing strategies to meet operational demands and future growth.
• Evaluate workforce trends, labor availability, project forecasting, and skill requirements to identify resource risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain a structured workforce planning model for both union and non‑union employees, ensuring compliance with collective agreements, jurisdictional rules, and company standards.
• Partner with HR, Labor Relations, and Operations to align staffing plans with business objectives, project schedules, and bidding strategies.
• Serve as the primary resource planner for workforce deployment across unionized and non‑union environments.
• Work closely with labor relations and internal recruitment teams to forecast labor needs and coordinate staffing effectively.
• Monitor trade availability, certification requirements, and crew mix to ensure adequate support for upcoming and active projects.
• Support compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor policies while optimizing workforce allocation.

• Gather and analyze data from project teams on technical staffing needs, including required disciplines, certifications, mobilization timelines, and project‑specific qualification requirements.
• Build and maintain systems to translate project requirements into actionable workforce intelligence for HR and Talent Acquisition, enabling accurate forecasting and targeted recruitment strategies.
• Assist in the implementation of corporate tools to ensure HR/TA…