Position Title:  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, and partnerships with Veteran groups, 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.

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.

Our 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 Caribbean. This role will be based in the U.S Virgin Islands and will require a strategic thinker who can manage project cost and schedule performance, drive efficiency, and ensure project data is being reported accurately, on time and within budget.

What You’ll Do Here: 

• 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.

What You Bring to the Team: 

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles.
• Natural leader with good communcation skills and team builder who can develop  and maintain strong relationships.
• 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.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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