Position Title:  Director, Project Controls

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?

Aecon Civil East is looking for an experienced Project Controls Director to support upcoming major infrastructure projects. As a key member of our team, you will help drive the successful execution of high-profile civil construction initiatives by ensuring project compliance, accurate performance tracking, and proactive risk management. We are continuously seeking top talent to build a strong pipeline for our future projects.

What You'll Do Here:

• Ensure project compliance with Aecon’s Project Controls standards and contractual obligations.
• Establish and maintain integrated Project Controls systems, including cost and schedule baselines.
• Lead project performance review meetings and communicate status updates effectively.
• Manage a team of Project Controls professionals in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management.
• Support Project Managers in tracking project health and implementing effective communication plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Aecon’s Project Controls policies and guidelines.
• Oversee project performance metrics (CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure performance and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Implement project-specific Project Controls and Change Management plans in compliance with contract conditions.
• Support Commercial and Procurement teams with claims assessment, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Provide commercial and technical expertise for proposal development and project control requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and joint venture partners.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and implement development plans as required.
• Oversee resource planning, utilization analysis, and maintain Project Controls staffing forecasts.
• Develop and implement a project-specific Risk Management Plan and facilitate risk review meetings.
• Conduct Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and communicate findings to project leadership.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong expertise in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management principles.
• Ability to produce, read, and modify project schedules and reports.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing project controls teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and project controls software such as Primavera, Hard Dollar, or Accubid.

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.