Reporting Manager

What is the Opportunity?

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization.

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Project Controls Reporting Manager will be responsible for providing project controls support to Aecon’s ongoing mega-projects in the Nuclear sector. This Reporting Manager will play a vital role in supporting project performance monitoring and decision-making through accurate, timely, and insightful data reporting and analytics. The position involves integrating data from multiple systems, automating reporting processes, and developing interactive dashboards to track project progress, costs, and performance metrics across various functions such as cost control, scheduling, risk management, and earned value management (EVM).

This role follows a hybrid work model and involves frequent travel to Cambridge, Darlington, and Pickering, with occasional trips to Kincardine.

What You'll Do Here:

• Overall responsibility for project's compliance to Aecon's Project Controls standards & applicable contract documents
• Develop a project-specific reporting management plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Lead data integration efforts, collating outputs from within Project Controls and external groups to create fit-for-purpose dashboards, utilizing appropriate data visualization tools & business intelligence tools
• Utilize data science tools in data cleaning, data validation and normalization. Scrutinize & understand outliers, flagging any inconsistencies.
• Establish and maintain the project's integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost & schedule baseline
• Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team
• 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
• Oversee 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• 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

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10-15 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
• Ability to travel between our different project site locations including Cambridge, Darlington, Pickering and Kincardine.
• 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.
• Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams.
• Microsoft Power BI Expertise.
• SQL & DAX Query Expertise.
• Microsoft Excel Expertise (PowerQuery, PowerPivot, VBA).
• Primavera P6 Expertise.
• ERP Systems Expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• 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 Position

The expected pay range for this opportunity is: $139,000 - $189,000

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.