Position Title:  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!

Position Overview

Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Under the supervision of the Director of Project Controls, this position will be responsible for providing Project Controls guidance and support on various exciting heavy civil infrastructure projects in Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in developing, establishing and maintaining the company’s project cost /control systems.
• Provide support in the proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and project baseline.
• Provide support with the development of 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).
• Assist with setup of project accounting systems (cost codes, job cost processing procedures, project rules of credit).  
• Assist in ensuring all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout.
• Assist in monitoring the project performance and ensure that all the project control system is properly implemented.
• Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.).
• Assist with the implementation of the change management procedures ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s standards.
• Assist in the review and analysis of project controls reports (i.e. progress and productivity) with the project control leads and project team, and suggest corrective actions to maintain reasonable performance/productivity.
• Assist in the review and analysis of the project schedule and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within the anticipated cost and schedule.
• Prepare and update project cash flows.
• Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings, as required.
• Produce custom reports from SAP/P6 as required.
• Provide input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Aecon’s project controls policy & guidelines.
• Provide assistance to cost control and project accounting groups as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• 5+ years of related project controls construction experience.
• College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles an asset.
• Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles an asset.
• Ability to produce, read and analyze schedules and scheduling curves/reports an asset.
• Primavera 6 experience an asset.
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control an asset.
• Experience with Hard Dollar, and SAP ERP systems an asset.
• Excellent computer skills.  Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills in order to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure worksite environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and the advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary Range - $90,000 - $110,000k per annum

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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