Director, Project Controls

Aecon Group Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership Programs

Mental health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a bilingual Director – Project Controls in Montreal. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and executing project controls to manage costs, schedules, and risks effectively. With a minimum of 15 years in total experience and at least 7 years focused on large-scale projects, the ideal candidate will lead a team of specialists. Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools like Primavera P6 is essential. The company promotes a supportive culture emphasizing well-being, development, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of total experience, with at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large Project Controls teams.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and govern the Project Controls Plan (PCP).
• Oversee variance analysis and communicate root causes of variances.
• Lead risk management and produce performance reports.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Bilingual (French and English)

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Ineight

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a bilingual Director – Project Controls responsible for the development, governance, and execution of all tools, systems, and processes required to effectively manage project costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance. He/She leads, mentors, evaluates, and supports a team of project controls specialists and acts as a strategic partner to Project Management leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and govern the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Develop the cost structure, master schedule, and baseline estimate, including baseline curves (cost, schedule, and risk).
• Lead, coordinate, evaluate, and support a team of Project Controls specialists (cost, scheduling, risk, and reporting).
• Oversee variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; clearly communicate the root causes of variances and recommend mitigation plans.
• Define, optimize, and implement WBS / CBS / RBS, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.
• Plan and control costs, progress measurement (installed quantities / Earned Value), performance indicators, and field data collection.
• Track all changes and potential changes; ensure full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to the client and Project Management leadership.
• Lead risk management, including identification, qualitative and quantitative analyses, risk registers, periodic reviews, and integration into forecasting.
• Produce performance reports (weekly, monthly, executive) and ensure data quality in Primavera, SAP, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contribute to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You Bring To The Table

• 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.
• Bilingual (French and English) with daily communication with internal and external teams across Canada.
• 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 and Supporting Culture

• We ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.
• We invest intentionally in your development, offering Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• We create work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, supported by initiatives and training, partnerships with veteran groups, our Women in Trades program, and diversity initiatives.
• We operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all projects and surrounding communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. 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. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.