Project Controls Manager

3 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Aecon Full time

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. We are currently looking for our next Project Controls Manager to join our team at our Toronto head office to support our major projects within our civil east division.

What You’ll Do Here:

  1. Project Controls Systems & Tools:

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 (progress and projection) for projects. 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.

Project Setup:

Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings. Provide project controls input on the commercial, administrative and reporting requirements during project setup. Collaborate with Estimating, Operations and Finance in project setup to ensure best practices are followed and project team requirements are set.

Scheduling:

Oversees scheduling functions to ensure projects meet standards and target completion dates. Oversees the management of the progression of the Schedule throughout the project life-cycle. Oversees contributions to the Baseline Schedule. Manage the administrative procedures relating to Schedule updates. Oversee all schedule analysis and forecasting reporting. Contribute to all change management scheduling activities.

Progress & Cost Tracking:

Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending. 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. Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, cost reporting meet specific project requirements. Reviews and approves all project controls reporting. Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and forecasting as required throughout the project life-cycle.

Scope & Change Management:

Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution. Identifies 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. Collaborate on commercial Risk Identification and Assessment activities.

Risk Management:

Identifies 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. Collaborate on commercial Risk Identification and Assessment activities.

People Management:

Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful. Hire, supervise, coach, develop and mentor project controls personnel (ie Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler). Communicates with Senior Leadership to ensure adequate resources are provided.

Communication:

Key partner to Estimators, Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership. Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required.

What You Bring to the Team:
Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent. 10-15 years construction industry experience. 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. Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly. Proven ability to effectively lead project controls staff. Proven strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues. Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability. Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees. 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.

What Makes us Aecon Proud:
Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams. Commitment to and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050. Investing in our people through a variety of programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy. Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more. Tuition reimbursement opportunities. Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more. Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan.

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