AECOM

Project Controls Director

AECOM • $120K — $150K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (required)
  • 12 years of related experience
  • 12-15+ years of progressive experience in project controls, including leadership roles
  • Experience managing large-scale capital projects or portfolios
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, and risk management

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Project Controls team across multiple projects or programs.
  • Establish and implement project controls standards, processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure development and maintenance of integrated master schedules.
  • Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on project performance.
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project controls teams.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with periodic travel to project sites.
  • Opportunity to work on major transportation projects.
  • Leadership role in shaping project controls standards and practices.
  • Work with a collaborative team within a well-established firm.
  • Access to professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Director to join our team in Markham, Ontario supporting major projects/program in the Transportation sector. This is a new position.

The Project Controls Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all project controls functions across a portfolio of projects, including cost management, scheduling, risk management, change control, and performance reporting.

This role ensures consistent application of best practices, accurate forecasting, and governance to support successful project delivery aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead and manage the Project Controls team across multiple projects or programs.
  • Establish and implement project controls standards, processes, tools, and governance frameworks.
  • Provide strategic direction for cost, schedule, and risk management practices.
  • Partner with executive leadership to support business planning and capital program execution.


Cost Management
  • Oversee development and maintenance of project budgets, cost baselines, and forecasts.
  • Ensure accurate cost tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.
  • Lead earned value management (EVM) practices where applicable.
  • Review and approve cost estimates, contingency strategies, and funding requirements.


Scheduling & Planning
  • Ensure development and maintenance of integrated master schedules (IMS).
  • Establish scheduling standards and ensure alignment across all projects.
  • Analyze schedule performance and critical path impacts.
  • Guide mitigation strategies for schedule delays.


Risk & Change Management
  • Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes.
  • Maintain enterprise-level risk registers and contingency plans.
  • Oversee change management processes including change control boards (CCB).
  • Ensure appropriate documentation and approval of scope, cost, and schedule changes.


Reporting & Performance Management
  • Provide executive-level reporting on project performance (cost, schedule, risks).
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to track program health.
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.
  • Communicate key insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.


Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct project reviews, audits, and assurance activities.
  • Standardize project controls procedures across departments or business units.


Stakeholder Management
  • Interface with project managers, engineering, finance, procurement, and external partners.
  • Advise senior leadership on project performance, risks, and corrective actions.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex project controls issues.


People Management & Development
  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project controls teams.
  • Define resource requirements and support recruitment efforts.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing.

Technical Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
  • Strong knowledge of cost management systems and tools (e.g., SAP, EcoSys, Prism)
  • Expertise in data analytics, reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau), and KPIs
  • Solid understanding of contracts, procurement, and commercial management


Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and leadership
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Ability to influence and drive change across complex organizations


Work Environment
  • Typically office-based and hybrid with periodic travel to project sites.
  • May involve working across multiple time zones and high-pressure environments


Success Metrics
  • Accuracy of cost and schedule forecasts
  • Project delivery performance against baseline (cost/schedule)
  • Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
  • Quality and timeliness of reporting
  • Team development and retention


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (required)
  • 12 Years of related experience

Preferred requirements:

Experience
  • 12-15+ years of progressive experience in project controls, including leadership roles
  • Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
  • Experience managing large-scale capital projects or portfolios
  • Strong background in cost control, scheduling, and risk management
  • Industry experience (e.g., construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, etc.) preferred

Certifications (Preferred)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • CCP (Certified Cost Professional)
  • PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional)
  • EVP (Earned Value Professional)


Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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