Position Title:  Assistant Coordinator, Cost

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

We are thrilled to be looking for our next co-op candidate to support our project controls team with a focus on cost.  This role will support our major projects within our civil east division in the GTA.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Provide support to the project team for project control activities with a focus on cost
• Work with various stakeholders to gather and disseminate risk related data
• Assist and support Risk Director, Project Managers and Project Controls Analysts with risk analysis, benchmarking and document initiatives
• Present findings to the projects team when required
• Analyze historical project risk information and manage and maintain risk registers
• Work with the different functional groups to provide benchmarking information and feedback on risk management accuracy, and support development as required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

What You Bring to the Team:

• Currently in a University/Technical College pursuing Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Understanding of project management, project controls or cost engineering processes 
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Advance Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Proven track record of good performance and attendance
• Basic presentation skills
• Bilingual in French is an asset

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan

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