Kincardine, ON, CA
Position Title: Sr. Manager, Project Controls
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.
At Aecon, you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.
We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.
- Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards, both from applicable contract documents and from Shoreline project controls policies and guidelines.
- Supervise project controls planning and scheduling staff
- Manage the development, establishment, and maintenance of the company’s project cost control systems.
- Manage efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and project baseline.
- Oversee production of a detailed, resource-loaded schedule in P6.
- Oversee the project team in converting project bids to setting up the complete, accurate project baseline (budget, schedule) in the company’s Project Controls (PRISM) system.
- Assist in setting up project accounting systems (cost codes, job cost processing procedures, project rules of credit).
- Review the project contract and ensure that all contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project setup, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout.
- Monitor project performance and ensure that 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 and project performance reports (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.).
- Train the project team on how to implement change management procedures.
- Establish a change management system in compliance with contract conditions and Shoreline procedures; monitor and enforce the change management system for assigned projects.
- Communicate, train, and ensure full understanding by project staff of project controls processes and their applicable responsibilities.
- Oversee the review and analysis of project control reports (i.e., progress and productivity) with project control leads and the project team and suggest corrective actions to maintain reasonable performance and productivity.
- Oversee the review and analysis of project scheduling and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within anticipated cost and schedule.
- Prepare and update project cash flows.
- Supervise and mentor project control staff.
- Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings.
- As required, produce custom reports per customer or internal management requests.
- Provide input on an ongoing basis for improvements and modifications to Shoreline’s project controls policies and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 13- 17 years of related experience.
- College and/or University degree in a related field, or applicable work experience.
- Applied knowledge of Earned Value principles.
- Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles.
- Applied knowledge of cost engineering and cost control.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Reason for vacancy: Replacement
Salary range: $180,000- $208,000
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.