Senior Specialist, Project Controls

Senior Specialist, Project Controls

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! 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. Safety Always is not only our #1 core value it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive. At Aecon, you can count on: Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation we call it Aecon Proud. At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture. Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities. Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

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 standards
• 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
• 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) Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.