Project Controls Specialist

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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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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.

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