Thomas Clochard is Executive Vice President, Civil and Nuclear, responsible for leading Aecon’s civil and nuclear groups with a focus on driving improved project performance while building strong client-focused relationships and exploring opportunities for future growth.
Thomas brings global experience in major project management, leading and restructuring businesses, civil works design, engineering and construction, project controls, contracts and claims management.
Prior to joining Aecon, Thomas held leadership roles at Eiffage Canada, including Director of Operations, and most recently served as Chief Executive Officer where he was responsible for defining and implementing a long-term Canadian strategy including the diversification and growth trajectory of the organization. He also held progressively senior roles at Vinci, beginning as Design-Build Project Engineer/Section Manager in France, before becoming Bid Director in the United Kingdom, followed by Deputy Project Manager for a major multi-purpose sports complex project in Russia and Contracts and Project Controls Manager for an Infrastructure P3 project in the United States.
Thomas holds a Masters of Engineering degree from École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees in France and holds three other Masters degrees in Physics and Applied Mathematics, Microeconomics and International Relations. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Nuclear Association.