Aecon Group Inc

Senior Specialist, Project Controls

Aecon Group Inc$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
Learn more about Aecon Group Inc
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12,000 employees
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Founded
1877

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