Project Controls Manager

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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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Aecon holds a Master Construction Contract with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) for completing projects at their Chalk River, Ontario site. This is a dynamic growth opportunity in a fast‑paced environment working with an exciting client and site that is rich in history, as it was the location of the first nuclear reactor in Canada. Today, you can be a part of history by joining the nuclear renaissance.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Project Controls, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for providing leadership to project controls teams, in support of Aecon’s ongoing mega‑projects in the Nuclear sector.

• Overall responsibility for project's compliance to Aecon’s Project Controls standards & applicable contract documents.
• Establish and maintain the project's integrated Project Controls systems, oversee the setting of the cost & schedule baseline.
• Develop a project‑specific reporting management plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan.
• Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team.
• Lead a team of Project Controls staff specializing in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management and risk management.
• 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.
• Lead the development & implementation of a project-specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop a project-specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into…