Position Title:  Project Controls Specialist

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!

About Us 

The AECON Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out equipment dismantling of the Units 2 and 3 of the Pickering Nuclear Power Plant. The project involves removing the non-nuclear equipment and components from the Turbine Hall and Turbine Auxiliary Bay. Project consists of several phases: Planning, Execution and Closeout.

The Project Controls Specialist will support the project team in monitoring and controlling the EPCM cost and budget, estimating, planning/scheduling and change management of the project. The primary role will focus on cost control.

What You'll Do Here 

• Project Controls Manager in establishing project control policies and preparing, implementing and monitoring plans
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports
• Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
• Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment
• Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes, and monitor progress through the change management process
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas
• Proactively monitor forecasts to ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts
• Assist in monitoring staff performance and quality of work through providing coaching/mentoring and training to project team members
• Monitor project resource requirements and assist with delegating shift assignments accordingly

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 3 years of project controls experience
• Knowledge of PM+ and other project management tools would be an asset
• Experience in an EPC environment is preferred
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Primavera Project Manager would be an asset
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients
• A strong leader who can motivate and engage a team with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.