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Aecon Group Inc. · 3 days ago

Project Controls Director

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

17+ years exp

Aecon Group Inc. is a North American leader in infrastructure development, focusing on impactful projects in transportation and energy. The Project Controls Director will lead project controls teams for mega-projects in the Nuclear sector, ensuring effective strategy development, continuous improvement, and adherence to project controls guidelines.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead strategy development & implementation efforts on Project Controls systems & tools (including ERP solutions)

Support regular lessons learnt documentation efforts with & contribute to Aecon lessons learnt repositories

Act as a key liaison & partner to executive leadership (sector VPs, EVPs, SVPs) & Project Directors

Lead efforts to reconcile or resolve consistency issues pertaining to Project Controls systems across various projects

Lead efforts to resolve alignment issues within Project Controls disciplines (cost control, planning/scheduling, change management, risk management, reporting)

Collaborate with other departments on Aecon-wide continuous improvement initiatives

Lead continuous improvement initiatives on Project Controls policies and guidelines; assist with documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams

Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support internal & external financial audits

Conduct project-level cold-eyes audits to ensure adherence to Project Controls guidelines, industry best practice & contractual requirements

Provide guidance & mentorship to project teams to drive process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics

Participate in sector-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain aggregated staffing plan forecasts

Provide input into sector-level business planning & strategic planning efforts

Support sector-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources

Support the development of training, competency profiles and career development of Project Controls staff, including those at the management level

Create, promote, and maintain a safe, open & respectful workplace culture and environment

Provide feedback & guidance to direct reports for annual goal setting; support in the establishment of individual career development plans and in identifying training & professional development opportunities

Conduct annual performance reviews (with mid-year check-ins) & provide constructive feedback; implement performance improvement plans as needed with support from Human Resources

Support Aecon's quarterly Board risk review process & provide inputs into Board materials

Qualification

Project Controls Technical KnowledgeEPC Contractor ExperienceMega-project ExperienceLeadership ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ExpertisePrimavera P6 ExpertiseERP Systems ExpertiseCost Management Systems ExpertiseAnalytical ThinkingAgility in Dynamic EnvironmentInnovative Problem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management ExperienceStrategic OrientationConsensus Building ExperienceClaims Avoidance ExperienceClaims Negotiation ExperienceTeam Collaboration SkillsDetail Oriented ApproachVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication Skills

Required

17+ years of related experience

Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking

Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree

Strong Team Collaboration Skills

Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality

Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment

Innovative Problem-Solving Skills

Project Controls Ambassador

EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience

Construction Field Experience

Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience

Demonstrated Project Controls Technical Knowledge (e.g. via PMI or AACE Certification)

Stakeholder Management Experience

Strategic Orientation

Consensus Building Experience

Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience

Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams

Microsoft Excel Expertise

Primavera P6 Expertise

ERP Systems Expertise (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g. Hard Dollar, EcoSys, Prism)

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

Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information

Preferred

Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred

Benefits

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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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.