Deputy Project Director

Location: Bowmanville

Position Title:

Deputy Project Director

Location:

Bowmanville, ON, CA
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, 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?  The Deputy Project Director provides senior leadership, oversight, and integration for the assigned scope on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. Working with the Project Director, this role helps ensure work is planned, controlled, and executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project objectives, contract requirements, quality standards, and construction needs.
This role provides visible leadership across construction readiness, project controls, engineering, procurement, quality, safety, and field execution. The Deputy Project Director ensures the team has the direction, resources, governance, and decision support needed to advance work, manage constraints, resolve issues, and meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety commitments.
The position maintains an integrated view of execution readiness, cost and schedule performance, quantity changes, risks and opportunities, equipment and material procurement, turnover planning, and lessons learned for the assigned scope.
As a senior project leader, the Deputy Project Director aligns the Project Director and functional teams so decisions are consistent, deliberate, transparent, and supportive of construction execution.
This position reports to the Project Director.
What You’ll Do Here:
Provide senior leadership and direction to support collaboration across internal teams, partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Support the Project Director in setting and…