Specialist, Project Controls

Description

• Create and maintain project status update reports, forecast reports, and dashboards; ensure timely issuance to stakeholders.
• Track internal and external changes through the change management process.
• Liaise with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Construction teams to gather inputs for Project Controls reporting.
• Perform critical path and schedule quality analysis; identify variances and develop recovery plans.
• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets and reconciling gaps.
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement for subcontractor management, accruals, and invoicing.
• Assist in risk review meetings and maintain risk register.
• Support quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo modeling) and integrate results into forecasts.
• Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets; integrate SAP with CPM for financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain resource plans ensuring cost and schedule alignment.
• Lead data integration efforts and create fit-for-purpose dashboards using BI tools.
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Perform data validation and normalization; flag inconsistencies for review.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules in compliance with client standards using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor forecasts and ensure timely closure of cost accounts.
• Maintain compliance with Project Controls plans and contract requirements.
• Document basis of schedule and assumptions.
• Manage chart of accounts and ensure WBS/CBS alignment.
• Conduct variance analysis, provide narratives, and propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) KPIs to assess project performance.
• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Maintain baseline integrity and change logs; support schedule risk analysis and impact assessments.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices.
• 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.
• Familiarity with risk management and change control processes.
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance