Cost Control 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.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

The Province of British Columbia has chosen South Fraser Station Partners to work on the Surrey Langley Sky Train project. The SFSP scope of work includes the construction of eight stations, a 250m Guideway, three standalone Power Propulsion Substations, and three bus exchanges. The Surrey Langley Sky Train Project will improve regional connections and provide fast, frequent, and reliable transit service for people and businesses across Metro Vancouver, especially south of the Fraser River.

The general partnership is made up of Aecon, Pomerleau and Acciona.

• Provides support to project controls, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to ensure controls systems are properly implemented and utilized on the project.
• Participates in developing, establishing, and maintaining project cost / control systems.
• Assists with evaluating and documenting processes and procedures related to cost controls to be followed by project teams.
• Provides input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Aecon’s project controls policy & guidelines.

• Develops and implements processes, cadence and requirements for cost recording, progress claiming plans, forecasting and reporting.
• Responsible for setting-up and implementation of project cost systems (cost codes, job cost processing procedures, project rules of credit).
• Develops, or assists in the development of, quantity detailed quality trackers and manpower utilization plans and actuals for discipline or specialty activities bases for the assumptions.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs/performs the preparation of specific budgets, codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions as project progresses.
• Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Performs data analysis, performance monitoring, control functions and reforecasts as well as problem identification, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Responsible for required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance reports (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.).
• Performs, or coordinates the performance of, pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty.
• Ensures all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout.
• Assists with contract management and payments.

• Supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution as well as the incorporation of approved and forecast changes in the project controls systems.

• Supports in risk management activities, actively identifying threads and opportunities, developing and implementing risk treatment strategies, monitoring, control and reporting.

• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful.
• Supervises, coaches, develops and mentors cost controls personnel (i.e. Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller)
• Acts as a key partner to Project Managers, Operations teams and…