Cost Controller

Aecon Group Inc.; Bowmanville (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking an intermediate Cost Controller to provide cost control support across ongoing projects.

You will help ensure project control systems are properly implemented and utilized, aligning estimates with baselines and coordinating with multiple internal teams. The role requires 3-7 years in cost control, a related post-secondary degree, and strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of cost control experience.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management post-secondary degree.
• Experience on construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Ability to independently prepare monthly forecasts and cost reports.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards.
• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps.
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Liaise with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc. for inputs into project controls reports.
• Create and maintain project status update reports, forecast reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost and schedule alignment.
• Conduct variance analysis and propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.
• Maintain tools and templates to ensure compliance with Project Controls processes.
• Develop and maintain a change log and monitor through change management.
• Review contracts for compliance with reporting and change management requirements.
• Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts; align SAP with CPM for reporting.
• Monitor forecasts and ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting for forecast and month-end reporting.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Subcontractor management for cost reporting and invoicing.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Excel

Power BI

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

The intermediate Cost Controller will be responsible for providing cost control support to ongoing projects and supporting the company’s estimating and construction teams to ensure that the company’s project control system is properly implemented and utilized.

What You'll Do Here:

• Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards - both from applicable contract documents and from Aecon project controls policies/guidelines
• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps.
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports.
• Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
• Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment.
• Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined in the Project Controls plan & contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process.
• Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas.
• Establish and maintain the CBS & control accounts in alignment with baseline budgets; connect SAP with CPM for alignment of financial reporting.
• Manage chart of accounts library to ensure consistency & alignment with established budgets; ensure WBS & CBS alignment.
• Proactively monitor forecasts to ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts.
• Ensure forecasts are updated timely & accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs & project trends.
• Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support project level financial forecasting & month end reporting.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance & Accounting teams to ensure appropriate Subcontractor & Purchase order management, accurate incurred cost reporting via timely accruals & invoicing.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 3-7 years of related cost control experience.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
• Experience on construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects
• Ability to independently prepare monthly forecasts and cost reports
• Understanding of project lifecycle and cost management processes
• Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
• Detail-oriented approach, Focused on Quality.
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
• Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
• Advanced skills in reporting tool (particularly Excel and Power BI).
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Commitment to working in a team environment.

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

The expected pay range for this role is $99,000 - $149,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request 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.