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We deliver complex projects that connect communities, support economic growth, and advance sustainable transit solutions.
Aecon is a key delivery partner on the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project , a major urban transportation initiative that will integrate extensive utilities relocation, civil infrastructure, and systems work across the City of Hamilton.
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.
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; 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
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
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 (PMBOK concepts considered an asset)
• Experience working in SAP environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Visio is considered an asset
• 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
• Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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