Director, Project Controls

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
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What is the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Director Project Controls responsible for the development governance and execution of all tools systems and processes required to effectively manage project costs schedules risks and overall performance. He/She leads mentors evaluates and supports a team of project controls specialists and acts as a strategic partner to Project Management leadership.

What Youll Do Here:

• Developing implementing and governing the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Developing the cost structure master schedule and baseline estimate including baseline curves (cost schedule and risk).
• Leading coordinating evaluating and supporting a team of Project Controls specialists (cost scheduling risk and reporting).
• Overseeing variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; clearly communicating the root causes of variances and recommending mitigation plans.
• Overseeing the definition optimization and implementation of WBS / CBS / RBS ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables. Ensuring planning cost control progress measurement (installed quantities / Earned Value) performance indicator production and field data collection.
• Managing and tracking all changes and potential changes; ensuring full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to the client and Project Management leadership.
• Leading risk management including identification qualitative and quantitative analyses risk registers periodic reviews and integration into forecasting.
• Producing performance reports (weekly monthly executive) and ensuring data quality in Primavera SAP Enight Excel and Power BI.
• Contributing to overall project performance by combining technical expertise leadership team management and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Project Management or a related discipline. Minimum of 15 years of total experience including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil infrastructure industrial).
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising large Project Controls teams.
• Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools including: Primavera P6 (mandatory) SAP Ineight advanced Excel Power BI. Experience across all project phases: engineering procurement construction and commissioning.
• Proven ability to work closely with project teams to influence and achieve expected outcomes.
• Excellent analytical synthesis and communication skills particularly in the context of major capital projects.
• Aecon fosters diversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.
• We welcome all to apply including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
• As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy.
• All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

Reason for Vacancy: New

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