Director, Project Controls

Aecon Group Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is looking for a Director – Project Controls based in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves developing and managing project controls for large-scale projects, requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field, with a minimum of 15 years of experience, including 7 years in project controls. Strong proficiency in tools like Primavera P6, SAP, and Power BI is mandatory. This position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and communication skills. Aecon promotes diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years total experience required.
• At least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing large Project Controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern the Project Controls Plan.
• Lead risk management, including identification and analyses.
• Produce performance reports and ensure data quality.

Skills

Project Controls

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project Controls tools (Primavera P6)

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Ineight

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Opportunity

We are currently looking for a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contributing to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.