Project Controls Lead

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our  people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.

• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, and our Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.

• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Water is a national leader in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, specializing in the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of critical municipal and regional systems. We provide clients across Canada with end to end solutions, combining technical expertise, self perform capabilities, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Controls, we are looking for a Project Controls Lead to support our work on the Red-Seine Rat & North End Winnipeg Pollution Control Center projects.

The Project Controls Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project controls on complex projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and risk management processes are implemented effectively. This role provides leadership to junior team members, drives continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with Aecon’s standards and client requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

Project Controls Systems & Tools

• Lead the implementation and use of project controls tools to manage cost, earned value, cash flow, revenue, forecasting, and schedule performance
• Support project teams in identifying trends, risks, and emerging issues early, and ensure key metrics are accurate, timely, and decision‑ready

Project Setup & Mobilization

• Assist with project setup, including WBS structure, cost loading, and cash flow planning

Scheduling & Planning

• Ensure progress measurement in the schedule aligns with progress payment applications, supporting accurate and defensible billing
• Work with the Scheduler and Project Team to ensure scope changes, approved change orders, and potential claims are properly reflected in the schedule
• Use commodity curves and resource curves from the schedule to support cost forecasting, manpower planning, and productivity analysis

Cost, Progress & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain project forecasts, and actively monitor and evaluate actual costs against forecast to identify risks and drive performance
• Review and analyze project performance to clearly communicate cost, schedule, cash flow, and forecast trends
• Support Project Managers with corrective actions to maintain projects within approved cost and schedule parameters
• Develop and maintain project cash flows and EAC forecasts throughout execution

Scope, Change & Claims Support

• Working with Project Manager’s to identify, develop, and advance change events and claims with the client
• Preparation of change notices, change requests, and claims, including schedule, cost, and productivity impacts, in collaboration with the project team and Scheduler
• Ensure all approved and potential changes are properly captured in the cost forecast, EAC, cash flow, and schedule
• Work with subcontractor change requests and claims to assess entitlement, validate impacts, and support downstream recovery where applicable

Risk Management

• Contribute to project risk registers and risk mitigation planning

People Leadership

• Support the ongoing development of project controls capability within the team through knowledge sharing, coaching, and consistent application of best practices
• Create an environment where team members feel supported, accountable, and empowered to contribute to project outcomes
• Work with Project Managers and Operations to ensure project controls staff are effectively integrated into project teams and adding value

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post‑secondary education in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Progressive experience in construction or infrastructure projects (typically 5+ years), with demonstrated responsibility in project controls, cost management, and forecasting
• Background in planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and earned value management
• Proven ability to develop, analyze, and manage integrated cost and schedule forecasts
• Experience working with project schedules, curves, and performance reporting
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Clear, confident communicator who can explain issues and trends to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Primavera, and Hard Dollar, or similar project controls systems is an asset

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.