Aecon Group Inc

Project Controls Manager

Aecon Group Inc • $90K — $120K *
Calgary, AB T1Y 7M8In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of Project Control experience in construction.
  • Familiarity with financial reporting systems and controller account codes.
  • Accreditation from PMI, AACEI, or CIQS is preferred.
  • Degree in Engineering or a related field, or comparable work experience.
  • Strong grasp of Project Management and Cost Controls principles, specifically Earned Value.
  • Experience with scheduling software, preferably P6, is a plus.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Support project controls and construction teams by ensuring proper implementation of controls systems.
  • Develop and maintain project cost/control systems.
  • Evaluate and document cost control processes for project teams.
  • Implement processes for cost recording, progress claims, and forecasting.
  • Prepare specific budgets and ensure compliance with project contract conditions.
  • Assist in project change management and support risk management activities.
  • Foster a respectful culture and mentor cost control personnel.

Benefits

  • Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being for you and your family.
  • Opportunities for career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Commitment to creating inclusive work environments with diverse training and resource initiatives.
  • Leadership in sustainable construction practices to minimize environmental impact.
Full Job Description
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.

About Aecon Group Inc

Aecon Group Inc. is a Canadian construction company that provides a range of services to clients in the infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. The company's services include construction, engineering, procurement, and project management. Aecon has completed a number of high-profile projects in Canada, including the construction of the CN Tower and the Vancouver SkyTrain. Founded in 1957, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1877
* Ladders Estimates

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