Project Controls Director

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

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Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Nuclear has been a cornerstone of Ontario's nuclear sector since 1967. We support projects both in Canada and internationally. This role will support work within the Nuclear New Build portfolio of work including Small Modular Reactor Power Plants, Gigawatt-scale Large Reactor Power Plants, and other nuclear new-build projects on the horizon. The opportunity is to develop career-influencing skills and gain high-demand experience in new, low-carbon power generation technologies in Canada and internationally.

The Director of Project Controls will report to the Senior Director, Project Controls, and will be responsible for supporting Project Controls on assigned Aecon Nuclear projects.

This project will be based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

What Youll Do Here:

Lead strategy development & implementation efforts on Project Controls systems & tools

Support regular lessons learnt documentation efforts with & contribute to Aecon lessons learnt repositories

Act as a key liaison & partner to executive leadership (sector VPs, EVPs, SVPs) & Project Directors

Lead efforts to reconcile or resolve consistency issues pertaining to Project Controls systems across various projects

Lead efforts to resolve alignment issues within Project Controls disciplines (cost control, planning/scheduling, change management, risk management, reporting)

Collaborate with other departments on Aecon-wide continuous improvement initiatives

Lead continuous improvement initiatives on Project Controls policies and guidelines; assist with documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams

Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support internal & external financial audits

Conduct project-level cold-eyes audits to ensure adherence to Project Controls guidelines, industry best practice & contractual requirements

Provide guidance & mentorship to project teams to drive process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics

Participate in sector-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain aggregated staffing plan forecasts

Provide input into sector-level business planning & strategic planning efforts

Support sector-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources

Support the development of training, competency profiles and career development of Project Controls staff, including those at the management level

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

What You Bring to the Team:

Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree

Minimum of 17 years of industry experience in project controls management across all project phases

Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams

Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking

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

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of SAP and Primavera P6.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.