Project Controls Manager

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon holds a Master Construction Contract with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for completing projects at their Chalk River, Ontario site. This is a dynamic growth opportunity in a fast-paced environment working with an exciting client and site that is rich in history, as it was the location of the first nuclear reactor in Canada. Today, you can be a part of history by joining the nuclear renaissance.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Project Controls, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for providing leadership to project controls teams, in support of Aecon’s ongoing mega-projects in the Nuclear sector.

What You'll Do Here:

• Overall responsibility for project's compliance to Aecon's Project Controls standards & applicable contract documents
• Establish and maintain the project's integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost & schedule baseline
• Develop a project-specific reporting management plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team
• Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management
• Support Project Managers in tracking overall project health; establish & maintain communication plan to ensure accurate and timely flow of information
• Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project Controls policies and guidelines
• Overee analysis and reporting of project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely alerts on adverse trends
• Implement & maintain an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
• Lead the development of project-specific Project Controls plans, documenting processes and procedures to be followed on the project
• Lead the development & implementation of a project-specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon's standards
• Provide support to Commercial & Procurement teams on subcontractor claims assessment, client claims development, negotiations & dispute resolutions
• Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined project control requirements
• Participate in project-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain Project Controls staffing plan forecasts
• Lead project-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources; communicate resource needs with senior leadership
• Develop a project-specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Lead the development of the risk register, and summary risk reports to ensure compliance with the standards and procedures
• Establish cadence for risk reviews & lead risk review meetings to identify, evaluate & update risks that may have a cost and/or schedule impact
• Assist risk owners in establishing, implementing & tracking mitigating actions & contingency plans
• Establish quantitative risk analysis (QRA) cadence; oversee QRA and articulate the results & variance analysis to project leadership
• Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Project Controls requirements, project set-up, monitoring & close-out
• Establish & maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts & joint venture stakeholders (where applicable)
• 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
• Create, promote, and maintain a safe, open & respectful workplace culture and environment

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10-15 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. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $139,000 - $189,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.