At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team to manage project costs, schedules, and risks effectively.
- Company: Aecon, a leader in construction and project management with a focus on diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on large-scale projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in Project Controls with strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We are currently looking for a Director – Project Controls responsible for the development, governance, and execution of all tools, systems, and processes required to effectively manage project costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance. He/She leads, mentors, evaluates, and supports a team of project controls specialists and acts as a strategic partner to Project Management leadership.
Responsibilities
- Developing, implementing, and governing the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
- Developing the cost structure, master schedule, and baseline estimate, including baseline curves (cost, schedule, and risk).
- Leading, coordinating, evaluating, and supporting a team of Project Controls specialists (cost, scheduling, risk, and reporting).
- Overseeing variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; clearly communicating the root causes of variances and recommending mitigation plans.
- Overseeing the definition, optimization, and implementation of WBS / CBS / RBS, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.
- Ensuring planning, cost control, progress measurement (installed quantities / Earned Value), performance indicator production, and field data collection.
- Managing and tracking all changes and potential changes; ensuring full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to the client and Project Management leadership.
- Leading risk management, including identification, qualitative and quantitative analyses, risk registers, periodic reviews, and integration into forecasting.
- Producing performance reports (weekly, monthly, executive) and ensuring data quality in Primavera, SAP, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI.
- Contributing to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial).
- Demonstrated experience managing or supervising large Project Controls teams.
- Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools, including: Primavera P6 (mandatory), SAP, Ineight, advanced Excel, Power BI.
- Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Proven ability to work closely with project teams to influence and achieve expected outcomes.
- Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, particularly in the context of major capital projects.
Director, Project Controls in Toronto employer: Aecon Group Inc.
At Aecon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values safety, integrity, and inclusion. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities through Aecon University and leadership programs. Join us in a collaborative work culture where your contributions matter, and help us build impactful infrastructure that connects communities and powers future generations.
