Senior Specialist, Project Controls

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Project Controls plays a critical role in ensuring cost, schedule, and risk management processes are executed effectively across Aecon projects. This position supports project setup, baseline development, forecasting, reporting, and change management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with contractual and corporate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete all roles & responsibilities expected of a Sr. 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 to project team on customized reporting tools & dashboards
• Monitor project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership
• Regularly 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 to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
• Assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining the project's cost management system
• Regularly conduct detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors & update forecasts accordingly
• Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets; integrate SAP with CPM for financial reporting
• Manage chart of accounts and ensure WBS/CBS alignment
• Maintain forecasts and ensure timely closure of cost accounts
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement for subcontractor management, accruals, and invoicing
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules in compliance with client standards using Primavera P6
• Document basis of schedule and assumptions
• Perform critical path and schedule quality analysis; identify variances and develop recovery plans
• Maintain baseline integrity and change logs; support schedule risk analysis and impact assessments
• Assist in risk review meetings and maintain risk register
• Support quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo modeling) and integrate results into forecasts
• Track internal and external changes through the change management process
• Lead data integration efforts and create fit-for-purpose dashboards using BI tools
• Perform data validation and normalization; flag inconsistencies for review

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Project Controls within construction or infrastructure projects. Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and MS Office; experience with BI tools is an asset. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices. Familiarity with risk management and changing control processes.

Qualifications

Mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices. Familiarity with risk management and changing control processes.

Benefits

Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Invest in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. Create work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas. Manage risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and surrounding communities.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required for project deadlines.