Project Controls Manager - Toronto, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation.

From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes.

Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all.

Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

What is the Opportunity?
Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets.

We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country.

We are currently looking for our next Project Controls Manager to join our team at our Toronto head office to support our major projects within our civil east division.

What You'll Do Here:

Project Controls Systems & Tools

Set project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan, as well as implement tools and systems necessary to effectively and proactively manage, control, and report on earned value management, cashflow, cost, revenue, forecasting and schedule (progress and projection) for projects
Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics in a timely manner, and adherence to corporate guidelines and best practices
Collaborate with Estimating, Operations and Finance personnel to develop methodologies that will enhance accuracy of project level financial forecasting

Project Setup

Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings
Provide project controls input on the commercial, administrative and reporting requirements during project setup
Collaborates with Estimating, Operations and Finance in project setup to ensure best practices are followed and project team requirements are set

Scheduling

Oversees scheduling functions to ensure projects meet standards and target completion dates
Oversees the management of the progression of the Schedule throughout the project lifecycle
Oversees contributions to the Baseline Schedule
Manage the administrative procedures relating to Schedule updates
Oversee all schedule analysis and forecasting reporting
Contribute to all change management scheduling activities

Progress & Cost Tracking

Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trending
Ensure management is provided with timeline review and progress of all projects and activity including completion of monthly project status report and forecasting reporting and endorse suggested corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule
Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, cost reporting meet specific project requirements
Reviews and approves all project controls reporting
Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and forecasting as required throughout the project lifecycle

Scope & Change Management

Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution

Risk Management

Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables
Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration
Develop, update and manage Risk Mitigation Plan
Collaborate on commercial Risk Identification and Assessment activities

People Management

Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful
Hire, supervise, coach, develop and mentor project controls personnel (ie Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler)
Communicates with Senior Leadership to ensure adequate resources are provided

Communication

Key partner to Estimators, Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership
Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required

What You Bring to the Team:

Undergraduate degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent

years construction industry experience

Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control
Strong knowledge of the "Earned Value Management" principles
Ability to produce, read and modify schedules and scheduling curves/reports
Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly
Proven ability to effectively lead project controls staff
Proven strong analytical skills
Excellent communicat