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Aecon Group Inc. · 1 day ago

Specialist, Project Controls

Mineral, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aecon Group Inc. is a North American leader in infrastructure development, committed to building sustainable projects that benefit future generations. The Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring effective cost, schedule, and risk management processes across various projects, collaborating with stakeholders to maintain alignment with contractual requirements.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets and reconciling gaps

Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines

Liaise with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Construction teams to gather inputs for Project Controls reporting

Create and maintain project status update reports, forecast reports, and dashboards; ensure timely issuance to stakeholders

Develop and maintain resource plans ensuring cost and schedule alignment

Conduct variance analysis, provide narratives, and propose corrective actions or recovery plans

Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) KPIs to assess project performance

Maintain compliance with Project Controls plans and contract requirements

Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets; integrate SAP with CPM for financial reporting

Manage chart of accounts and ensure WBS/CBS alignment

Monitor forecasts and ensure timely closure of cost accounts

Liaise with Finance and Procurement for subcontractor management, accruals, and invoicing

Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts

Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules in compliance with client standards using Primavera P6

Document basis of schedule and assumptions

Perform critical path and schedule quality analysis; identify variances and develop recovery plans

Maintain baseline integrity and change logs; support schedule risk analysis and impact assessments

Assist in risk review meetings and maintain risk register

Support quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo modeling) and integrate results into forecasts

Track internal and external changes through the change management process

Lead data integration efforts and create fit-for-purpose dashboards using BI tools

Perform data validation and normalization; flag inconsistencies for review

Qualification

Primavera P6SAPEarned Value ManagementData AnalyticsRisk ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Project Controls within construction or infrastructure projects

Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and MS Office; experience with BI tools is an asset

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices

Familiarity with risk management and change control processes

Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family.

Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through dedicated programs and ERGs.

Company

Aecon Group Inc.

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Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience.

Founded in 1877

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.aecon.com/

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