Manager, GenAi Project Controls Job Details | Aecon

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As a Canadian 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 cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Integrated Operational Controls (IOC), the GenAI Project Controls Manager will lead the deployment of ALICE Technologies generative construction simulation platform to optimize project delivery strategies. This role will integrate AI-driven planning and estimating methodologies, leveraging Aecons processes for Project Data Structure (PDS), Schedule Management, and Cashflow Modeling to determine and maintain the most cost- and time-efficient execution paths.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead the implementation of ALICE Technologies software across major projects to simulate and optimize construction sequences.
• Integrate ALICE outputs with Aecon's PDS, Control Schedule, and Cashflow Model to ensure alignment with project controls standards.
• Develop and maintain AI-enhanced project schedules, incorporating cost, resources, and risk data.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Construction, Project Controls, and IDD teams to ensure model inputs reflect real-world constraints and opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to align on execution strategies and validate AI-generated scenarios.
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate trade-offs between cost, time, and risk.
• Support the development of 4D/5D simulations and cashflow models during pursuit and execution phases.
• Provide training and mentorship to planning teams on ALICE and generative planning methodologies.
• Support project teams with monitoring and reporting on schedule performance, critical path shifts, and optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives related to AI planning.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of planning experience in infrastructure or mega-projects.
• Proven expertise in Primavera P6 and generative planning tools (ALICE preferred).
• Strong expertise in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, cost control, risk management, change management and analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management principles, production and productivity tracking, cost and revenue forecasting.
• Experience with 4D/5D modeling and integration of cost and schedule data.
• Familiarity with quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA) and cost risk analysis (QCRA).
• Ability to interpret and apply outputs from AI simulations to real-world project constraints.
• Professional certifications such as PMI PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, AACEI CCP and/or PSP considered an asset.
• Ability to establish program policies and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, eager to learn and takes initiative to get involved. Detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.

• Experience in training and mentoring planning professionals.
• Willingness to travel to perform frequent visits to project sites across Canada.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.