5-7 years of experience in project controls or related field
Post-secondary degree in Quantitative, Engineering, or Construction Management
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Primavera P6
Familiarity with ERP Systems like SAP or Oracle
Proven experience in mega-projects or portfolio projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Provide project controls support for mega-projects in the Nuclear sector
Develop and maintain cost management systems
Facilitate project status reporting meetings with clients and management
Mentor junior team members within the project controls team
Analyze project performance metrics and propose corrective actions
Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan
Collaborate on risk management and schedule management plans
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plan covering dental, medical, and vision
401K with a comprehensive matching plan
Paid vacation including wellness days
Wellness subsidy for fitness and health-related expenses
Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs
Participation in Aecon's discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
Green Home Energy Benefit for approved eco-friendly home expenses
Full Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for providing project controls support to Aecon's ongoing mega-projects in the Nuclear sector.
Citizenship Requirement: This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.
What You'll Do Here:
Complete all roles & responsibilities expected of a Project Controls Specialist
Assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining the project's cost management systems
Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings
Provide mentorship & guidance to junior team members
Provide subject-matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards
Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership
Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends
Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
Support the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates
Assist with the development & implementation of a project-specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon's standardsRegularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends.
Regularly conduct detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors & actualize cost multiplier assumptions; update forecasts accordingly Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements.
Develop fragnets to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes
Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas.
Perform regular field tours to validate progress
Assist in the development of a project-specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
Develop & maintain basis of schedule documenting all assumptions & parameters underpinning the baseline schedule.
Develop fragnets to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes
Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination
Perform regular field tours to validate progress
Assist in the development of a project-specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
Manage the integration of subcontractor schedules (if applicable); review for schedule quality; assess progress and provide feedback to project
Administer Aecon's P6 database; control access to maintain data integrity, set standards in collaboration with other sectors
Establish and ensure a set cadence for the importing of back-up copies of project schedules managed in the client's P6 environment
Assist in the development of a project-specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
Collaborate on early identification & assessment of critical project issues and risks, and suggested corrective actions
Facilitate periodic project review meetings as the key liaison representing the Project Controls team leadership Proactively identify schedule variances, logic gaps etc.; facilitate the development of recovery plans & other remedial action plans.
Additional requirements:
Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree
Strong Team Collaboration Skills
Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality
Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment
Innovative Problem Solving Skills
Project Controls Ambassador
EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience
Construction Field Experience
Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience
Microsoft Excel Expertise
Primavera P6 Expertise
ERP Systems Expertise (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE)
Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g. Hard Dollar, EcoSys, PRISM)
Pay Range & Benefits
Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 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.
Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
401K (comprehensive match plan)
Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
This role is eligible to participate in Aecon's discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)
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.
