Position Title:  Cost Control Manager

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 First. 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 is seeking a Cost Control Manager to join the Urban Transportations Solutions group to support dynamic, transit projects in Canada. We are proud to support projects that are committed to faster and more convenient travel, ultimately improving transportation experiences. This starts with bringing aboard the best possible team!

What You Will Do Here

• Set project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan.
• 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.
• Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings.
• Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending.
• 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.
• Directly interfaces with management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs cost data analysis and development.
• Performs performance monitoring and coordinates cost/schedule and quantity trends when required.
• Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
• Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution.
• Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables.
• Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration.
• Contribute to Risk Mitigation Plan.
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop and mentor project controls personnel (ie Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler).
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. 

What You Will Bring to The Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years construction industry experience.
• Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying is seen as an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles.
• Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, Accubid.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

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.