Position Title:  Project Controls Specialist

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Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Control Specialist will be responsible in providing project control support to the project execution team and supporting the company’s estimating and construction teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards - both from applicable contract documents and from Aecon project controls policies/guidelines
•    Participate in developing, establishing, and maintaining the company’s project cost /control systems
•    Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
•    Develop & maintain a detailed, resource-loaded schedule in P6
•    Assist the project team in converting project bids to setting up the complete, accurate project baseline (budget, schedule), in the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (SAP, P6)
•    Set up project controls systems (cost codes, project rules of credit) in SAP
•    Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout
•    Monitor the project performance and ensure that all the project control system is properly implemented; responsible for detailed review & analysis of earned value and other key performance indices
•    Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report
•    Administer & support change management for assigned projects, in compliance with contract conditions (subcontractor claims, change requests, dispute resolution, etc.)
•    Review and analyze the cost & schedule reports with the project team, and suggest corrective actions to maintain reasonable performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project managers with regards to activities trending away from the       baseline or forecast
•    Prepare and update project cash flows and forecasts

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings
•    As required, produce custom reports from SAP/P6per request of customer or internal management
•    Maintain continuous contact with Aecon’s corporate Project Controls group through regular reporting and acceptance of input and directives

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
•    None

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•    4-7 years of Project Controls experience.
•    College and/or University degree in related field, OR applicable work experience
•    Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles.
•    Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK
•    Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
•    Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports
•    Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control
•    Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Visio
•    Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
•    Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
•    Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
•    Detail oriented and customer focused

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY  
•    Direct support of Project management to monitor and report project financial status

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT
•    External clients and client groups
•    Vendors and subcontractors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•    Able to travel to remote job or work location
•    Flexibility to relocate or work away from home
•    Variety of jobsite conditions (office, nuclear environment, outdoors)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
•    Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment
•    OPG Clearance

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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