Project Controls Director

Aecon Concessions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in infrastructure development, focusing on sustainable construction and innovative projects. As a Project Controls Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nuclear power generation, leading teams to implement best practices and ensure project success. This position offers the opportunity to develop critical skills in a dynamic environment, while contributing to meaningful projects that impact communities. Embrace a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability, and be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in a high-performing team.

Benefits

Mental Health Support Services

Career Development Programs

Diversity & Inclusion Training

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in project controls management across all phases.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development for Project Controls systems and tools.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project teams for process adoption.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Experience

Stakeholder Management

Detail Oriented

Agility & Flexibility

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

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Date: Mar 27, 2025

Location:

Saskatoon, SK, CA

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Project Controls Director

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 has been a cornerstone of Ontario's nuclear sector since 1967. We support projects both in Canada and internationally. This role will support work within the Nuclear New Build portfolio of work including Small Modular Reactor Power Plants, Gigawatt-scale Large Reactor Power Plants, and other nuclear new-build projects on the horizon. The opportunity is to develop career-influencing skills and gain high-demand experience in new, low-carbon power generation technologies in Canada and internationally.

The Director of Project Controls will report to the Senior Director, Project Controls, and will be responsible for supporting Project Controls on assigned Aecon Nuclear projects.

This project will be based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Lead strategy development & implementation efforts on Project Controls systems & tools
• Support regular lessons learnt documentation efforts with & contribute to Aecon lessons learnt repositories
• Act as a key liaison & partner to executive leadership (sector VPs, EVPs, SVPs) & Project Directors
• Lead efforts to reconcile or resolve consistency issues pertaining to Project Controls systems across various projects
• Lead efforts to resolve alignment issues within Project Controls disciplines (cost control, planning/scheduling, change management, risk management, reporting)
• Collaborate with other departments on Aecon-wide continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on Project Controls policies and guidelines; assist with documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams
• Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support internal & external financial audits
• Conduct project-level cold-eyes audits to ensure adherence to Project Controls guidelines, industry best practice & contractual requirements
• Provide guidance & mentorship to project teams to drive process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics
• Participate in sector-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain aggregated staffing plan forecasts
• Provide input into sector-level business planning & strategic planning efforts
• Support sector-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources
• Support the development of training, competency profiles and career development of Project Controls staff, including those at the management level
• 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

What You Bring to the Team:

• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree
• Minimum of 17 years of industry experience in project controls management across all project phases
• Leadership Experience in High-Performing Teams
• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
• Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality
• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment
• Innovative Problem-Solving Skills
• 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
• Claims Avoidance and/or Claims Negotiation Experience
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of SAP and Primavera P6.

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.