Position Title:  Lead Project Controls Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

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! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• 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!

• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement,  Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports
• Create & maintain project status update reports , forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
• Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment
• Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes, and monitor progress through the change management process
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas
• Lead project set-up activities, including establishing the WBS & all control accounts, reconciling bids to awards, setting the cost & schedule baseline
• Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team
• Provide coaching & hands-on training opportunities to junior team members, adapting teaching styles to suit the audience
• Provide oversight to direct reports
• Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelines
• Contributes to Lessons Learned and ensures implementation of Best Practices.

• Communicated promptly to Project Management and Corporate Project Controls.
• Performed compliant to Aecon Project Controls standards, guidelines, industry best practices and Clients’ requirements.
• Assuring integrated Project Controls performance considering Cost, Change and Risk Management and Reporting.
• In coordination with other departments; Commercial, Design, Procurement, Construction, Finance…etc.

• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree
• Strong Team Collaboration Skills
• Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment
• Innovative Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Controls Ambassador
• EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience
• Construction Field Experience
• Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience
• Demonstrated Project Controls Technical Knowledge (e.g. via PMI or AACE Certification)
• Stakeholder Management Experience
• Strategic Orientation
• Consensus Building Experience
• Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment

Reason for vacancy: New

Pay Range:  $121,000 - $171,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. 

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.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.