
Project Controls Specialist
- Pickering, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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