Project Controls Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

At Bodell Construction, an Aecon company, our mission is to deliver industry-leading services by integrating the unique needs of dynamic client partners with innovative, value-creating solutions.Through the collaborative efforts of skilled employees, we provide exceptional service to clients and colleagues alike, fostering a culture of vitality and ever forward professional development. Our aim is for our Utah construction company to win by aligning and enhancing ourselves as a team, so we can continuously discover, develop, and deliver the most innovative, value-creating solutions and meet the unique needs of dynamic client partners.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Controls we are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support our work across the United States.

What You'll Do Here:

Project Controls Systems & Tools

• Provides project control support (communication, training) to estimating and construction teams to ensure project controls systems are properly implemented and utilized on the project
• Participate in developing, establishing and maintaining project cost / control systems
• Assist with evaluating and documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams.

Project Setup

• Provide support in the review of tenders, proposals and contracts to ensure all commercial terms and project controls reporting requirements (ie. Invoicing, reporting) are fulfilled during project setup
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and project controls requirements
• Assist the project team in setting up the project WBS, project cost codes and project baseline budget

Scheduling

• Provides input into the production of a detailed, resource-loaded project schedule

Progress & Cost Tracking

• Generate all required project status and forecast reporting for management and client requirements
• Review and analyze reporting (ie progress, productivity, scheduling, costs, revenues, margin) with Lead or Manager as well as the project team, suggesting corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity
• Provide support to project team to ensure understanding and proper use / implementation of the project cost structure
• Prepare and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life-cycle

Scope & Change Management

• Support the establishment of a change management system in compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s procedures
• Provide support to project team on implementing and maintaining the prescribed change management procedures

Risk Management

• Identify opportunities of improvement for management review and consideration

Communication

• Collaborates with Estimators, Project Managers, Finance, Operations teams and Management teams
• Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post secondary eduction in construction management, engineering technologist, or EIT. 
• 3-5 years of direct project controls experience.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and 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.