Position Title:  Sr. Cost Controller

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!

What is the Opportunity?
The New Nuclear Development (NND) Program is dedicated to advancing new-build nuclear projects through a series of strategic phases, from initial business development to project execution in Canada, the United States, and abroad. NND’s mission is to form strong, effective teams that excel in project planning and delivery, continuously evaluating opportunities and risks to ensure success under commercially viable conditions. 

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Scheduler will support various projects for our New Nuclear Development Program

What You'll Do Here

• Assist in project set-up activities, including establishing the WBS & all control accounts, reconciling bids to awards, setting the cost & schedule baseline
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings.
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain input 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.
• Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership.
• Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends.
  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.
  Support the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates.
  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.
• Provide mentorship & guidance to junior team members.
  Provide subject-matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards.

All above must be:

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 5-10 years of related experience.
• 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.
• Microsoft Excel Expertise.
• ERP Systems Expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g., Hard Dollar, EcoSys, PRISM).
• 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:  $99,000 - $149,000 

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.