Senior Specialist, Project Controls

About the role

The Senior Project Controls Specialist will provide project controls support to Aecon’s ongoing mega-projects in the Nuclear sector. Reporting to the Project Controls Director, this role includes completing all roles & responsibilities expected of a Project Controls Specialist, assisting in the development of project cost management systems, and providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Complete all roles & responsibilities expected of a Project Controls Specialist
• Aid in developing, establishing, and maintaining the project's cost management systems
• Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings
• Mentor and guide junior team members
• Provide subject-matter expertise on customized reporting tools & dashboards
• Monitor project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership
• Conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.)
• Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan
• Develop and implement project-specific Project Controls plans, tools & templates
• Assist with the development & implementation of a project-specific change management plan
• Support the development of a project-specific Schedule Management Plan
• Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
• Manage subcontractor schedules (if applicable)
• Administer Aecon's P6 database
• Develop and maintain basis of schedule
• Collaborate on early identification & assessment of critical project issues and risks
• Facilitate periodic project review meetings
• Proactively identify schedule variances, logic gaps etc.
• Facilitate the development of recovery plans & other remedial action plans

Requirements

• 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
• 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)

Qualifications

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.