Project Controls Manager - BOP

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As a Canadian 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.

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• 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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?

Aecon is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible to set project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan, as well as implement tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on earned value management, cashflow, cost, revenue, forecasting and schedule for projects.

What You’ll Do Here

• Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics in a timely manner, and adherence to corporate guidelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations and Finance personnel to develop methodologies that will enhance accuracy of project level financial forecasting.
• Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings.
• Provide project controls input on the commercial, administrative and reporting requirements during project setup.
• Oversee scheduling functions to ensure projects meet standards and target completion dates.
• Conduct detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trends.
• Ensure management is provided with timeline review and progress of all projects and activity including completion of monthly project status report and forecasting reporting and endorse suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule.
• Oversee and support project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution.
• Identify commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables.
• Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration
• Develop, update and manage Risk Mitigation Plan
• Create and maintain a diverse culture.
• Guide and mentor direct reports.
• Key partner to Estimators, Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership.
• Communicates effectively with external clients, partners, vendors and subcontractors as required.
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Team

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles.
• Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Proven ability to effectively lead a project controls team.
• Proven strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, Accubid.
  
  
  

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit

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.

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