Project Control Specialist

Aecon Concessions; Pickering; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in nuclear infrastructure as a Project Controls Specialist. You’ll manage budgeting, cost estimation, and financial reporting for a major project with Ontario Power Generation. Contribute to building sustainable solutions while advancing your career in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years industry experience on similar projects.
• 2 to 5 years' experience in Project Controls.
• Knowledge of SAP and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project budgets and reconciling gaps.
• Prepare periodic cost reports and forecast project costs.
• Identify risks related to cost escalation and recommend mitigation.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost Estimation

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Change Management

Cost Optimization

Documentation Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Date: Jul 3, 2025

Location:

Pickering, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Project Controls Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• 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.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Nuclear provides a full spectrum of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, in addition to maintenance and manufacturing services tailored to meet the demanding requirements of the nuclear power industry. Aecon Nuclear’ s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

Reporting to the Project Manager the Senior Cost Controller is responsible for the development, implementation, training and execution of all project controls processes and systems on a large-complex project. Supervise all project control personnel assigned to the project and ensure that all project control activities such as project administration, change management, project estimating, cost management and schedule management comply with all client and company standards and contractual requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Budgeting and Cost Estimation:
  
  • Assist in preparing initial project budgets, cost set up, converting bids into baseline budget and reconciling gaps
  • Assist in managing chart of accounts library to ensure consistency & alignment with established budgets; ensure WBS & CBS alignment
  • Analyze and validate cost proposals internally and from subcontractors and vendors
  • Work closely with the project team and estimate to align cost with project scope
• Financial Reporting and Forecasting:
  
  • Prepare periodic cost reports, including cost summaries and variance analysis
  • Forecast future project costs and recommend adjustments as required
  • Ensure cost records are accurate and up to date
  • Ensure forecasts are updated timely & accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs & project trends
  • Prepare and update project cashflow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule
  • Create and maintain customized project cost dashboard to adapt to evolving risks and project needs
• Risk and Change Management:
  
  • Identify potential risk related to cost escalation and budget deviation and recommend mitigation approach
  • Ensure compliance to all cost control policies, contracts and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process
• Cost Optimization and Efficiency:
  
  • Recommend cost saving initiatives and process improvements
  • Implement strategies to improve cost efficiencies, without compromise
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders and functional departments to optimize cost and resource allocation
  • Compliance and Documentation
  • Ensure all cost related documentation is maintained and easily accessible
  • Support audits by providing accurate cost records and justifications
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms, cost control regulations and industry standards
• Perform any other project/cost control related task as may be assigned by the Project Controls Manager, Function Manager or Program Manager
  

What You Bring To The Team:

• 4 to 8 years industry experience on similar projects
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Project Controls
• Knowledge of SAP and other project management tools would be an asset
• Good knowledge and experience in Primavera Project Manager
• Good skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines
• People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients
• An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.