Project Controls Specialist

Aecon Group Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. in Vancouver is seeking a Project Controls professional to support cost forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management on civil construction projects. You will apply Earned Value principles, PMBOK-informed project control methods, and advanced Excel to track costs and schedules while collaborating with all levels of management.

If you have 2–4 years of civil construction experience and a related degree, this role offers growth in a leading Canadian infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of civil construction experience.
• Applied knowledge of Earned Value principles.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and PMBOK concepts.
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering/cost control.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project costs, forecasting, revenue and cash flows.
• Maintain project cost and budget using company software.
• Support subcontractor and service payment processes.
• Prepare payment applications to the client.
• Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in project decisions regarding cost and scheduling.
• Provide additional support to Scheduler when needed on an ad hoc basis.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Management Team.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Earned Value

PMBOK knowledge

Cost engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

College/University degree or related field

Job description

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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

What Is The Opportunity?

Aecon is ramping up for new and upcoming civil projects in Vancouver, and we’re expanding our team. If you’re passionate about building the infrastructure that keeps communities moving, growing, and thriving, this is your chance to join one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure development companies.

What You’ll Do Here

• Develop and maintain project job costs, forecasting, revenue, and cash flows.
• Maintain project level cost and budget using company-provided software, including identification of cost adjustments, quantities, forecast cost to complete, and budget revisions.
• Support subcontractor and service agreement payments.
• Develop and facilitate payment applications to the client.
• Investigate problems and/or reported incidents; identify and recommend solutions or alternatives as appropriate.
• Assemble cost and schedule proposals for change order work.
• Prepare and coordinate reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in project decisions regarding cost and scheduling.
• Provide additional support to Scheduler when needed on an ad hoc basis.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Management Team.

What You Bring To The Team

• 2-4 years of civil construction experience.
• College and/or University degree in a related field, or applicable work experience.
• Applied knowledge of the Earned Value principles.
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK.
• Applied knowledge of cost engineering / cost control.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.

Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per annum.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to meeting the requirements of the Accessible Canada Act and to providing appropriate accommodations 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.