Director, Project Controls

Role Overview

• Developing, implementing, and governing the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Developing the cost structure, master schedule, and baseline estimate, including baseline curves (cost, schedule, and risk).
• Leading, coordinating, evaluating, and supporting a team of Project Controls specialists (cost, scheduling, risk, and reporting).
• Overseeing variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; clearly communicating the root causes of variances and recommending mitigation plans.
• Overseeing the definition, optimization, and implementation of WBS / CBS / RBS, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.
• Ensuring planning, cost control, progress measurement (installed quantities / Earned Value), performance indicator production, and field data collection.
• Managing and tracking all changes and potential changes; ensuring full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to the client and Project Management leadership.
• Leading risk management, including identification, qualitative and quantitative analyses, risk registers, periodic reviews, and integration into forecasting.
• Producing performance reports (weekly, monthly, executive) and ensuring data quality in Primavera, SAP, Enight, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contributing to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial).
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising large Project Controls teams.
• Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools, including: Primavera P6 (mandatory), SAP, Ineight, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to work closely with project teams to influence and achieve expected outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, particularly in the context of major capital projects.

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.