Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.
At Aecon, You Can Count On
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.
We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .
At Aecon We
- Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
- Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.
Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.
What is the Opportunity?
Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Project Control Manager will be responsible in delivering successful project controls tasks for the project scope and supporting the company’s estimating and construction teams to ensure that the company’s project control system is properly implemented and utilized.
This posting is proactively seeking a Project Controls Managerto join our Nuclear projects to support with future needs. Locations can varry from Cambridge, Pickering, Darlington, or Oshawa.
What You'll Do Here
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Project Controls requirements, project set-up, monitoring & close-out.
- Establish & maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts & joint venture stakeholders (where applicable).
- 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
- 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.
- Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team.
What You Bring To The Team
- 10-15 years of related experience.
- Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
- Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
- 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.
- Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams.
- Microsoft Excel Expertise.
- Primavera P6 Expertise.
- ERP Systems Expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
- Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g., Hard Dollar, EcoSys, PRISM).
- Due to the nature of the work, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
- Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.
Reason for Vacancy: Evergreen
Pay Range: $139,000 - $189,000 per year
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
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.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.
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