Cost Controller - Utilities & Transit Projects

Aecon Concessions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Cost Controller for the Hamilton LRT program to support cost management, forecasting and reporting across this major utilities project. You will report to the Project Controls Director and work with finance, scheduling, procurement and commercial teams.

Required: 4–7 years in project controls, a related diploma or degree, and proficiency in EVM, cost control, SAP and Primavera P6. This role offers an impactful, large-scale infrastructure opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of Project Controls experience in utilities, transit, rail, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost engineering, and cost control practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams and stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Responsibilities

• Support proposal, estimating, and project start‑up activities to ensure alignment between approved estimates, budgets, and cost baselines
• Develop and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), cost accounts, and budget distribution aligned to utilities, civil, and systems scopes
• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, including Earned Value Management (EVM), rules of credit, KPIs, and dashboards
• Ensure compliance with client and public‑sector reporting requirements, including progress reporting, KPIs, and payment milestones
• Coordinate with Scheduling to align resource planning, cost performance, and baseline schedules
• Prepare and maintain project cash flow forecasts in coordination with Finance
• Perform cost variance analysis and reforecasting using actuals, progress, and EVM metrics
• Audit cost allocations and expenditures, including payroll, subcontractor invoices, and supplier charges; recommend corrective actions as required
• Work with Finance to monitor cash position and support billing, invoicing, and payment certification
• Facilitate risk and contingency reviews, including adjustments related to utility interfaces, third‑party impacts, and scope changes
• Support procurement and subcontract cost management, including purchase orders, commitments, and project close‑out
• Maintain the Change Management system, including change tracking, impact analysis, and support to the commercial team
• Lead internal cost reporting and ensure alignment with client reporting cycles
• Develop and maintain a project‑specific Project Controls Plan in alignment with Aecon standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes, templates, and tools
• Capture and document lessons learned for future utilities and transit projects

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost control

Financial analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Cost Controller for the Hamilton LRT program to support cost management, forecasting and reporting across this major utilities project. You will report to the Project Controls Director and work with finance, scheduling, procurement and commercial teams.

Required: 4–7 years in project controls, a related diploma or degree, and proficiency in EVM, cost control, SAP and Primavera P6. This role offers an impactful, large-scale infrastructure opportunity.