Senior Manager, Project Controls

Aecon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian infrastructure firm seeks a Senior Manager, Project Controls in Metro Vancouver. This role focuses on compliance, performance tracking, and risk management for high-profile civil initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of construction experience, strong leadership skills, and background in project controls. Join a company committed to innovation, safety, and inclusivity, while collaborating with dynamic teams to build sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction industry experience.
• Experience in infrastructure contractor organization.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with Civil Project Controls standards.
• Manage integrated Project Controls Systems.
• Oversee project performance metrics and recommend actions.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Financial analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

PowerBI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our time, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, 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.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our values are at the heart of everything we do. 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?

Reporting to the Integrated Operational Controls (IOC) Sr. Director, the Sr. Manager, Project Controls has the responsibility to help drive the successful execution of high-profile civil construction initiatives by ensuring project compliance, accurate performance tracking, and proactive risk management of projects across the Sector. Working with the IOC Sector’s Leads, the role will support the establishment and implementation of processes, standards, and expectations for Project Controls as well as their interfaces with related disciplines such as procurement, prime and subcontract administration, estimating, and finance.

What You'll Do Here:

• Ensure projects’ compliance with Aecon’s Civil Project Controls standards and contractual obligations during pursuit and execution phases.
• Support Project Teams to establish and maintain integrated Project Controls Systems, including cost, schedule, and risk baselines.
• Provide guidance and necessary training to Project Controls professionals in planning, scheduling, cost control, change management, risk management, and reporting.
• Support IOC Sector Leads and Project Leaders in tracking project health and implementing effective communication plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Aecon’s Civil Project Controls policies and guidelines.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Controls plans, including Earned Value Management to measure performance and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Support performance reviews, provide feedback, propose improvement plans, and communicate status updates effectively.
• Oversee project performance metrics (CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking) and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support Commercial and Procurement teams with claims assessment, negotiations, and dispute resolutions.
• Provide commercial and technical expertise for proposal development and project control requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and joint venture partners.
• Support qualitative and quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) and communicate findings to project leadership.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry with various roles within Project Controls. Experience in an infrastructure contractor organization in complex projects is highly desired.
• Strong expertise in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, cost control, risk management, change management, and analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of Earned Value Management principles, production and productivity tracking, cost, and revenue forecasting.
• Ability to produce, read, and modify project schedules and reports.
• Significant knowledge of all project management functions, including procurement, materials control, contract administration, and project cost accounting.
• Professional certifications such as PMI PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, AACEI CCP, and/or PSP are considered assets.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, Power Apps, and project controls software such as Primavera P6, TILOS, and InEight Estimate/Hard Dollar.
• Data-oriented with experience handling large data sets and models. Experience with databases and programming languages is desirable.
• Ability to establish program policies and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing project controls teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, eager to learn, and proactive. Detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Canada to project sites.

Salary - $150,000.00 - $170,000.00