Lead Project Controls Specialist

Cambridge, ON
$121,000-171,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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 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?The New Nuclear Development (NND) Program is dedicated to advancing new-build nuclear projects through a series of strategic phases, from initial business development to project execution in Canada, the United States, and abroad. NND's mission is to form strong, effective teams that excel in project planning and delivery, continuously evaluating opportunities and risks to ensure success under commercially viable conditions. Rather than operating as a traditional profit center, NND acts as a strategic portfolio, building capacity and fostering relationships to enable high-quality, predictable project outcomes.Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Control Specialist will be responsible in providing project control support to ongoing projects and supporting the company's estimating and construction teams to ensure that the company's project control system is properly implemented and utilized. The role will assume growing responsibility, with initial emphasis on cost analysis and forecasting.What Do You'll Do HereAssist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps

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
Lead project set-up activities, including establishing the WBS & all control accounts, reconciling bids to awards, setting the cost & schedule baseline
Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team
Provide coaching & hands-on training opportunities to junior team members, adapting teaching styles to suit the audience
Provide oversight to direct reports
Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelines
Contributes to Lessons Learned and ensures implementation of Best Practices.

All above must be:

Communicated promptly to Project Management and Corporate Project Controls.
Performed compliant to Aecon Project Controls standards, guidelines, industry best practices and Clients' requirements.
Assuring integrated Project Controls performance considering Cost, Change and Risk Management and Reporting.
In coordination with other departments; Commercial, Design, Procurement, Construction, Finance…etc.

What You'll Bring to the Team

Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree
Strong Team Collaboration Skills
Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality
Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment
Innovative Problem-Solving Skills
Project Controls Ambassador
EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience
Construction Field Experience
Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience
Demonstrated Project Controls Technical Knowledge (e.g. via PMI or AACE Certification)
Stakeholder Management Experience
Strategic Orientation
Consensus Building Experience
Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience
Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment

Reason for vacancy: NewPay Range: $121,000 - $171,000Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.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.

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