Senior Manager - Project Controls (Construction) 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 Integrated Operational Controls (IOC) Sr. Director, the Sr. Manager, IOC (TBC) has the responsibility to help drive the successful execution of high-profile civil construction initiatives by ensuring project compliance, accurate performance tracking, and proactive risk management of projects across the Sector. Working with the IOC Sectors Leads, the role will support the establishment and implementation of processes, standards, and expectations for Project Controls as well as their interfaces with related disciplines such as procurement, prime and subcontract administration, estimating and finance.

What You'll Do Here:

• Ensure projects compliance with Aecons Civil Project Controls standards and contractual obligations both during pursuit and execution phases.
• Support Project Teams to establish and maintain integrated Project Controls Systems, including cost, schedule and risk baselines.
• Provide guidance and necessary training to Project Controls professionals in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management, risk management and reporting.
• Support IOC Sector Leads and Project Leaders in tracking project health and implementing effective communication plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Aecons Civil Project Controls policies and guidelines.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Project Controls plans, including Earned Value Management implementation to measure performance and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Support performance reviews, provide feedback, propose improvement plans and communicate status updates effectively.
• Oversee project performance metrics (CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support Commercial and Procurement teams with claims assessment, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Provide commercial and technical expertise for proposal development and project control requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and joint venture partners.
• Support with Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and communicate findings to project leadership.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the construction industry with various roles within Project Controls. Experience in an infrastructure contractor organization in complex projects is highly desired.
• 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.
• Ability to produce, read, and modify project schedules and reports.
• Significant knowledge of all project management functions, including procurement, materials control, contract administration and project cost accounting.
• Professional certifications such as PMI PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, AACEI CCP and/or PSP considered an asset.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft office Suite applications including PowerBI and Power Apps as well as and project controls software such as Primavera P6, TILOS, and InEight Estimate/Hard Dollar.
• Data oriented with experience setting up, handling and distilling large amounts of information and data models. Experience with databases and programming languages desirable.
• Ability to establish program policies and procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing project controls teams.
• 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.
• 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.

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