Cost Controller

Position Title: Cost Controller

Location: Hamilton, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large‑scale site development.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

We are currently seeking a Cost Controller with experience in utilities, transit, or heavy civil infrastructure projects to support cost management, forecasting, and reporting activities across this program. This position reports to the Project Controls Director and works closely with project teams, finance, scheduling, procurement, and commercial management.

What You Will Do Here:

• Support proposal, estimating, and project start‑up activities to ensure alignment between approved estimates, budgets, and cost baselines
• Develop and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), cost accounts, and budget distribution aligned to utilities, civil, and systems scopes
• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM), rules of credit, KPIs, and dashboards
• Ensure compliance with client and public‑sector reporting requirements, including progress reporting, KPIs, and payment milestones
• Coordinate with Scheduling to align resource planning, cost performance, and baseline schedules
• Prepare and maintain project cash flow forecasts in coordination with Finance
• Perform cost variance analysis and reforecasting using actuals, progress, and EVM metrics
• Audit cost allocations and expenditures, including payroll, subcontractor invoices, and supplier charges; recommend corrective actions as required
• Work with Finance to monitor cash position and support billing, invoicing, and payment certification
• Facilitate risk and contingency reviews, including adjustments related to utility interfaces, third‑party impacts, and scope changes
• Support procurement and subcontract cost management, including purchase orders, commitments, and project close‑out
• Maintain the Change Management system, including change tracking, impact analysis, and support to the commercial team
• Lead internal cost reporting and ensure alignment with client reporting cycles
• Develop and maintain a project‑specific Project Controls Plan in alignment with Aecon standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, templates, and tools
• Capture and document lessons learned for future utilities and transit projects

What you Bring to the Team:

• 4–7 years of Project Controls experience, preferably in utilities, transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong applied knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost engineering, and cost control practices
• Working knowledge of project management and project controls principles
• Experience working in SAP environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Visio is considered an asset
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Ability to read, analyze, and manipulate schedules, curves, and progress reports
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams and stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented, analytical, and customer‑focused
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Reason for the vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is: $70,000 - $100,000 per year

Individual 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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