Project Controls Specialist

About the role

Bodell Construction, an Aecon company, seeks a Project Controls Specialist to support our work across the United States. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Controls, this position provides project control support, assists with project setup, scheduling, progress and cost tracking, scope and change management, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides project control support (communication, training) to estimating and construction teams to ensure project controls systems are properly implemented and utilized on the project
• Participate in developing, establishing and maintaining project cost / control systems
• Assist with evaluating and documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams
• Provide support in the review of tenders, proposals and contracts to ensure all commercial terms and project controls reporting requirements (ie. Invoicing, reporting) are fulfilled during project setup
• Assist the project team in setting up the project WBS, project cost codes and project baseline budget
• Provides input into the production of a detailed, resource-loaded project schedule
• Generate all required project status and forecast reporting for management and client requirements
• Review and analyze reporting (ie progress, productivity, scheduling, costs, revenues, margin) with Lead or Manager as well as the project team, suggesting corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity
• Prepare and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life-cycle
• Support the establishment of a change management system in compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s procedures
• Provide support to project team on implementing and maintaining the prescribed change management procedures
• Identify opportunities of improvement for management review and consideration
• Collaborates with Estimators, Project Managers, Finance, Operations teams and Management teams
• Communicates with external clients, client groups and partners, vendors and subcontractors as required

Requirements

• Postsecondary education in construction management, engineering technologist, or EIT
• 3-5 years of direct project controls experience
• Construction experience is preferred
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer literate

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project management software such as Primavera P6
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Pay

• $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM