Project Controls Director

Aecon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Director of Project Controls to support their nuclear project portfolio. This leadership role demands extensive experience in project controls management and offers the chance to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic environment. You'll lead strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure adherence to project guidelines while encouraging a culture of safety and respect in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 17 years of industry experience in project controls management.
• Leadership experience in high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated project controls technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development & implementation efforts on Project Controls systems & tools.
• Conduct project-level cold-eyes audits to ensure adherence to Project Controls guidelines.
• Provide guidance & mentorship to project teams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.