Cost Control Lead

Aecon delivers high-impact infrastructure projects across North America and internationally, serving both public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Project Controls Manager will play a critical role in supporting active projects by developing, maintaining and monitoring project budgets, schedules, and ensuring accurate forecasting.

What You’ll Do Here

• Manage and oversee cost controls reporting, forecasting, scheduling, and project reporting.
• Work closely with the Operations team to develop and maintain the project construction schedule across the entire project life cycle.
• Create and implement key scheduling requirements such as coding, naming conventions, client requirements management protocol, project calendars and resource loading.
• Work with the Operations team to establish progress and quantity tracking processes.
• Analyze schedule variances, monitor schedule KPIs and support resource planning and analysis.
• Perform productivity analysis of construction operations and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Prepare required progress reports and dashboards to provide project status updates to the project team and external clients.
• Develop and facilitate payment applications to the client.
• Collaborate with all cross‑functional teams to maintain, add, or modify the schedule data and plans.

What You Bring To The Team

• 5+ years planning and cost controls experience in civil construction projects.
• College or university degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6).
• Extensive experience with SAP.
• Proven experience and ability in cost reporting, planning, scheduling, and managing complex projects.
• Proven problem‑solving skills, a team player with sound judgment, who accepts ownership and accountability.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.

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