Senior Manager Project Controls

Overview

Oversee project controls, cost, schedule, risk, and EVM for urban transport projects.

Key Responsibilities

• earned value
• risk management
• change management
• project controls
• baseline management
• performance metrics

Tasks

-Assist risk owners in establishing, implementing and tracking mitigating actions and contingency plans. -Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management. -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Support Project Managers in tracking overall project health; establish and maintain communication plan to ensure accurate and timely flow of information. -Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon’s Project Controls policies and guidelines. -Lead the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, documenting processes and procedures to be followed on the project. -Overall responsibility for project’s compliance to Aecon’s Project Controls standards and applicable contract documents. -Implement and maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting. -Establish and maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts and joint venture stakeholders (where applicable). -Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team. -Establish and maintain the project’s integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost and schedule baseline. -Participate in project-level resource planning, utilization analysis and resource leveling; manage and maintain Project Controls staffing plan forecasts. -Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined project control requirements. -Lead the development and implementation of a project-specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s standards. -Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Project Controls requirements, project set-up, monitoring and close-out. -Provide support to Commercial and Procurement teams on subcontractor claims assessment, client claims development, negotiations and dispute resolutions. -Establish cadence for risk reviews and lead risk review meetings to identify, evaluate and update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impact. -Conduct annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback; implement performance improvement plans as needed with support from HR. -Establish quantitative risk analysis (QRA) cadence; oversee QRA and articulate the results and variance analysis to project leadership. -Develop a project specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan. -Oversee analysis and reporting of project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely alerts on adverse trends.

Requirements

• earned value
• primavera
• sap
• undergrad
• 5 years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Proven ability to effectively lead project controls staff. -Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent. -Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. -Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, Accubid. -Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability. -Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles. -Proven strong analytical skills. -Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly. -Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience. -Proficient in English and French required. -20 years construction industry experience. -Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports. -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. -Detail oriented and customer focused. -Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control.

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About Aecon Group Inc.

-From humble beginnings in plumbing and gas fitting, the company has evolved into a leading infrastructure developer, with operations rooted in Hamilton since its founding in 1877. -Offers comprehensive construction services across civil infrastructure, urban transit, nuclear power, utilities, and industrial works. -Through its Concessions arm, the company specializes in private-public partnerships (P3) for global infrastructure development, emphasizing integrated delivery from planning to long-term operations. -Delivers iconic projects including the CN Tower, Vancouver SkyTrain, Montreal-Trudeau Airport, Gordie Howe Bridge, and major nuclear refurbishments. -Expanding into next-generation energy solutions with Canada’s largest battery storage initiative and leadership in small modular reactor development. -While maintaining a strong presence in Canada, the company also caters to North American markets and selectively engages in international concessions. -Demonstrates expertise in complex mega-projects through seamless integration of engineering, construction, financing, and operations.

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