Aecon Group Inc. · 1 day ago
Project Controls Director
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $245K/yr
17+ years expAecon Group Inc. is a North American leader in infrastructure development, focused on building sustainable projects for future generations. The Project Controls Director will lead project controls teams, ensuring effective execution of mega-projects in the Nuclear sector while fostering a safe and inclusive workplace culture.
Construction
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
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
Health Insurance Benefits (comprehensive Plan- Dental/Medical/Vision)
401K (comprehensive match plan)
Vacation - Paid Time Off
This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
Tuition Reimbursement (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
Green Home Energy Benefit (a subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)
Company
Aecon Group Inc.
Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1987-12-31IPO
Leadership Team
Jean-Louis Servranckx
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Clochard
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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