Senior Specialist, Project Controls

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!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Sr. Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring cost, schedule, and risk management processes are executed effectively across Aecon projects. This position supports project setup, baseline development, forecasting, reporting, and change management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with contractual and corporate requirements.

Key Responsibilities

General Project Controls

• Complete all roles & responsibilities expected of a Sr. 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

• Assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining the project's cost management system

• Regularly conduct detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors & actualize cost multiplier assumptions, update forecasts accordingly

Cost Management

• Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets; integrate SAP with CPM for financial reporting.
• Manage chart of accounts and ensure WBS/CBS alignment.
• Monitor forecasts and ensure timely closure of cost accounts.
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement for subcontractor management, accruals, and invoicing.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts.

Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules in compliance with client standards using Primavera P6.
• Document basis of schedule and assumptions.
• Perform critical path and schedule quality analysis; identify variances and develop recovery plans.
• Maintain baseline integrity and change logs; support schedule risk analysis and impact assessments.

Risk & Change Management

• Assist in risk review meetings and maintain risk register.
• Support quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo modeling) and integrate results into forecasts.
• Track internal and external changes through the change management process.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Lead data integration efforts and create fit-for-purpose dashboards using BI tools.
• Perform data validation and normalization; flag inconsistencies for review.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Project Controls within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and MS Office; experience with BI tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices.
• Familiarity with risk management and changing control processes.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

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.