Project Controls Manager

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 is gearing up for  new and upcoming civil projects in Calgary , and we’re expanding our team. If you’re passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps communities moving, growing, and thriving, this is your chance to join one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure development companies. 

What You’ll Do Here:

• Establish and maintain the project's integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost & schedule baseline.
• Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team.
• Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management.
• Provides support to project controls, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to ensure controls systems are properly implemented and utilized on the project.
• Participates in developing, establishing, and maintaining project cost / control systems.
• Assists with evaluating and documenting processes and procedures related to cost controls to be followed by project teams.
• Provides input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Aecon’s project controls policy & guidelines.
• Develops and implements processes, cadence and requirements for cost recording, progress claiming plans, forecasting and reporting.
• Responsible for setting-up and implementation of project cost systems (cost codes, job cost processing procedures, project rules of credit).
• Develops, or assists in the development of quantity trackers, manpower utilization plans and actuals for discipline or specialty activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs/performs the preparation of specific budgets, codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions as project progresses.
• Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Performs data analysis, performance monitoring, control functions and reforecasts as well as problem identification, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Responsible for required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard and project performance reports (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.).
• Performs, or coordinates the performance of, pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty.
• Ensures all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking, reporting and project closeout.
• Assists with contract management and payments.
• Supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution as well as the incorporation of approved and forecast changes in the project controls systems.
• Supports in risk management activities, actively identifying threads and opportunities, developing and implementing risk treatment strategies, monitoring, control and reporting.
• Supervises, coaches, develops and mentors cost controls / schedule personnel (i.e. Project Controls Specialist, Planner, Lead, Cost Controller)
• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful.
• Acts as a key partner to Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership.
• Communicates with external clients, partners, vendors and subcontractors as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 7 years minimum of Project Controls experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management and Cost Controls principles, "Earned Value"
• Experience with Hard Dollar/InEight and SAP ERP systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
• Accreditation from PMI, AACEI or CIQS is an asset.
• College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• P6 experience is an asset.
• Ability to produce, read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports an asset.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure worksite environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Detail-oriented.
• A problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability.

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.