Position Title:  Manager, Project Controls

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?

Aecon’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities. ur portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few! In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities. We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting for large scale construction projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This role will be based in the U.S. Virgin Islands and will require a strategic thinker who can manage project performance, drive efficiency, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities  

• Set project controls guidelines and responsibilities for Project Controls Plan, as well as implement tools and systems necessary to manage effectively and proactively, control, and report on earned value management, cashflow, cost, revenue, forecasting and schedule (progress and projection) for projects.
• Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics in a timely manner, and adherence to corporate guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations and Finance personnel to develop methodologies that will enhance accuracy of project level financial forecasting.
• Attend and contribute to Estimate Handover and Project Kick-Off meetings.
• Provide project controls input on the commercial, administrative and reporting requirements during project setup.
• Collaborates with Estimating, Operations and Finance in project setup to ensure best practices are followed and project team requirements are set to fulfill project cost, productivity and reporting expectations.
• Oversees scheduling functions to ensure projects meet standards and target completion dates.
• Oversee the management of the progression of the Schedule throughout the project life-cycle.
• Oversee all schedule analysis, critical path management, and forecasting reporting.
• Oversee analysis and reporting of project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely alerts on adverse trends.
• Implement & maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting.
• Ensure management is provided with timeline review and progress of all projects and activity including completion of monthly project status report and forecasting reporting and endorse suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule.
• Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, cost reporting meet specific project requirements.
• Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and forecasting as required throughout the project life-cycle.
• Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables.
• Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration.
• Lead the development of the project risk register and establish regular risk review meetings with key stakeholders to identify, evaluate and update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impact.
• Collaborate on commercial Risk Identification and Assessment activities.
• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful.
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop and mentor project controls personnel (i.e. Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler).
• Communicates with Senior Leadership to ensure adequate resources are provided.
• Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required.

Required Knowledge and Experience  

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10-15 years construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles.
• Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly.
• Proven ability to effectively lead project controls staff.
• Proven strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues.
• Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, Procore, Aconex or similar.

Necessary Competencies  

• Collaboration
  • High degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
  • Able to work with and communicate to senior leadership from JV partners, owner/clients, etc
• Stakeholder Management
  • Communication in all forms, articulating the project controls strategy and vision in a meaningful and compelling way to all stakeholders.
• Adaptive Thinking
  • Change Leadership. Ability and willingness to always challenge the status quo, in the interest of the success of the function and project(s)
  • Critical thinking capability by applying sound analysis and logical reasoning to evaluate ideas, decisions and outcomes.  Able to properly evaluate the quality of evidence and reasoning, then draw appropriate conclusions.
  • Industry awareness while monitoring for emerging innovations in project controls techniques and softwares
• Strategic Orientation
  • Commercial acumen.  A strong sense of urgency to quickly assess and understand the key business drivers that influence or impact project(s), the sector and the broader organization
  • Strong knowledge of every step and touchpoint within the complete bid / project life-cycle
• Dealing with complexity
  • Comfortable with complexity while incorporating appropriate levels of judgement when forecasting
• Successfully builds high performing teams
  • Motivates and build trust
  • Delegates and drives accountability
  • Balanced decision making – allowing for discussion and collaboration but driving to decisions, driving accountability and ensuring there are lessons learned from all decisions 
  • Creates an open and diverse work environment
• Decision Making
  • Makes sound decisions involving complex information and dynamic situations
  • Demonstrates sound judgment
  • Curious and innovative
• Character based Leadership
  • Integrity, Humility, Transparency, Courage, Drive, Energy, Passion
• Ambassador for the company internally and externally
  • Lives the Aecon leadership Expectations

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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