Position Title:  Project Controls Director

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? 
 

We are a trusted provider of end-to-end integrated Urban Transportation Solutions. From Light Rail Transit (LRT) to subways and commuter rail systems, Aecon’s expansive resources for planning, engineering, procuring, building and commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects means we can handle all aspects of a transit project, from conception through operation.

The Project Controls Director will lead all aspects of project controls for a major rail infrastructure project in Quebec. This senior role is responsible for ensuring compliance with Aecon’s Project Controls standards, establishing integrated systems, and driving performance across cost, schedule, risk, and change management. The Director will oversee a team of specialists and work closely with project leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, timely reporting, and proactive risk mitigation. Candidates must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.

What You Will Do Here:

• Ensure project compliance with Aecon’s Project Controls standards and contractual requirements.
• Establish and maintain integrated Project Controls systems; oversee cost and schedule baseline development.
• Lead meetings to communicate project performance status to the wider team.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Controls professionals in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management.
• Support Project Managers in tracking overall project health; maintain communication plans for timely information flow.
• Drive continuous improvement of Aecon’s Project Controls policies and guidelines.
• Oversee analysis and reporting of key performance metrics (CPI, SPI, commodity tracking); recommend corrective actions and alert on adverse trends.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management plans to measure performance and forecast accurately.
• Develop project-specific Project Controls plans, including processes and procedures.
• Lead development and implementation of change management and risk management plans.
• Support Commercial and Procurement teams in claims assessment, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Provide commercial and technical expertise for proposals and contractual requirements.
• Ensure adherence to contract conditions for project setup, monitoring, and close-out.
• Build strong partnerships with client counterparts and joint venture stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and guidance for team goal setting, career development, and training opportunities.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and implement improvement plans as needed.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, or equivalent.
• 20+ years of construction industry experience, including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial) as a Manager or Director.
• Strong knowledge of planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control.
• Expertise in Earned Value Management principles.
• Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools, including: Primavera P6 (mandatory), SAP, Ineight, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.
• Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.
• Ability to produce, read, and modify schedules and related reports.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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.