Position Title:  Project Controls Specialist

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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.

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• 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! 

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• 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 Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and SNC-Lavalin located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Control Specialist will be responsible in providing project control support to ongoing projects and supporting the company’s estimating and construction teams to ensure that the company’s project control system is properly implemented and utilized.

What You’ll Do Here

• 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 project baseline
• Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout
• Monitor 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)
• Responsible to maintain a change management system in compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s procedures; monitor and enforce the change management system for assigned projects
• Responsible to communicate, train and generally ensure full understanding by project staff of project controls processes and their applicable responsibilities
• Review and analyze the project control reports (i.e. progress and productivity) with the project control leads and project team and suggest corrective actions to maintain reasonable (around 1-PF) performance/productivity
• Review and analyze the project scheduling and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within anticipated cost and schedule
• Prepare and update project cash flows including a profit and loss statement for joint venture partners
• AS required, produce custom reports per request of customer or internal management
• Provide input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Shoreline’s project controls policy & guidelines
• Support development and maintenance of resource‑loaded, logic‑driven schedules that reflect construction sequencing, workface planning inputs, and MCR methodology
• Facilitate schedule development with project teams to ensure activities are properly logical tied, coded, leveled, and aligned with contract deliverables
• Assist with monthly schedule updates, variance analysis, critical path reviews, and identification of near‑critical work requiring proactive management
• Ensure planning best practices are applied, including:
• Consistent WBS and CBS integration
• Use of standard activity coding structures
• Physical progress measurement aligned with Earned Value principles
• Compliance with Primavera P6 governance and schedule quality checks (DCMA 14‑point, logic density, open ends, etc.)
• Analyze schedule performance (SPI, float trends) and provide recommended actions to address deviations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of progress curves, productivity curves, and forecasting tools in collaboration with construction and cost control teams
• Maintain a compliant change management system consistent with contract requirements and Shoreline processes
• Track, validate, and document changes, including scope, schedule, labor productivity, and indirect impacts in order to support timely submission of change notices and claims
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Team

• 5-10 years of related experience is preferred.
• 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
• Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Power BI
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Primavera P6
• Organizational skills in order to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000-$130,000

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.