Analyst, Project Controls

Overview

Provide project cost control, reporting and analytics for utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule review
• cost reporting
• change management
• wbs setup
• reporting standards
• cash flow

Tasks

-Review and analyze the project scheduling and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule. -Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting and all related issues) are applied and fulfilled when setting up the project within Aecon’s project controls system. -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Train the project team on how to implement and maintain the prescribed change management procedures. -Provide Aecon management team with all the required project controls summary reports and analyses. -Assist the project manager in preparing project monthly reports and forecasting. -Participate in setting up and controlling the project structure (WBS) and related cost structure (CBS). -Ensure that the project site staff and crew understand the cost code structure of the project and that they are charging their expended hours to the correct codes. -Participate in the coordination between estimating and site to ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented. -Supervise and mentor developing Project Controls Analysts. -Monitor the project performance and ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented. -Design, develop and establish key reporting standards. -Assist the project team in setting up the project WBS, project cost codes, and the project baseline Budget. -Monitor the change management system on site by making sure that the project staff understands the system and how the changes should be managed and tracked on site and within Aecon’s systems. -Review and analyze the project controls reports (i.e. progress and productivity) with the Project Controls Lead and the project team and suggest corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity. -Assist the project scheduler and the project team in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining the project schedule. -Participate in developing, establishing, and maintaining the company’s project cost control systems. -Prepare and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

• sql
• python
• power bi
• advanced excel
• earned value
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-Detail oriented and customer focused. -Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment. -Excellent interpersonal and team skills -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Experience in automating data flow and setting up data pipelines would be an asset. -Experience developing dashboards, KPIS and analytics in support of business operational excellence. -Effective analytical and problem-solving skill. -Knowledge/ experience in using SQL & Python would be an asset. -Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees. -Good knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles. -Hydro and Utilities experience considered an asset. -Valid driver’s license and open to travel. -Experience in data analytics tools including but not limited to advanced MS Excel, Power Query, SAP, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate). -Ability to read schedules and scheduling curves/reports. -Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge. -Between two and three (2 to 3) years of related experience. -Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines. -Good knowledge of cost engineering/cost control. -Post-secondary education - Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline) or C.E.T.; Bachelor of Commerce.

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About AECON

-Spanning over 150 years. -Operates in civil infrastructure, urban transportation, and energy solutions. -Involved in planning, financing, and execution through public-private partnerships. -Advanced urban transportation projects, such as the Réseau express métropolitain (REM). -Advancing projects like the Darlington Small Modular Reactor. -Committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

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