Director, Project Controls

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Position Title: Director, Project Controls Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

Safety Always.

Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.

Integrity.

We lead by example, with humility and courage.

Accountability.

We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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.

Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

What is the Opportunity? Director – Project Controls responsible for development, governance, and execution of tools, systems, and processes required to 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.

What You’ll Do Here:

Develop, implement, and govern the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).

Develop cost structure, master schedule, and baseline estimate, including baseline curves (cost, schedule, and risk).

Lead, coordinate, evaluate, and support a team of project controls specialists (cost, scheduling, risk, and reporting).

Oversee analysis of variance between actual costs/schedules and baseline; communicate root causes of variances and recommend mitigation plans.

Define, optimize, and implement WBS/CBS/RBS ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables; planning, cost control, progress measurement (installed quantities/Earned Value), performance indicator production, and field data collection.

Manage and track all changes and potential changes; ensure full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to client and Project Management leadership.

Lead risk management, including identification, qualitative and quantitative analyses, risk registers, periodic reviews, and integration into forecasting.

Produce performance reports (weekly, monthly, executive) and ensure data quality in Primavera, SAP, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI.

Contribute to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial).

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.

We support diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization.

Reason for Vacancy: New

We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to adhering to the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and providing appropriate accommodations upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. Aecon may use artificial intelligence tools in screening and reviewing candidates responsibly, in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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