Senior Specialist, Project Controls

Aecon U.S.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan – Dental/Medical/Vision)

401(k) with comprehensive match plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist in Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey. This role involves supporting large-scale nuclear projects by managing cost control systems and performance metrics. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantitative, Engineering, or Construction Management, alongside strong skills in teamwork, analysis, and various project management tools. The position offers a salary range between $120,000 and $150,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical and adaptive thinking.
• Experience with EPC contractors.
• Construction field experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support for mega-projects.
• Assist in cost management system development.
• Monitor project health and performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Quantitative, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American 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.

• 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 people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, just as they invest in us, ensuring support for mental, emotional, and physical well‑being while fostering career growth through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs. We are committed to sustainable construction and inclusive work environments through diversity, equity, inclusion, & accessibility training and employee resource groups.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Project Controls Director, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will provide project controls support to Aecon’s ongoing mega‑projects in the Nuclear sector.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You’ll Do Here

• Complete all roles & responsibilities expected of a Project Controls Specialist.
• Assist in developing, establishing, and maintaining the project’s cost management systems.
• Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on customized reporting tools and dashboards.
• Monitor project health and performance, ensuring key metrics are well articulated to leadership.
• Conduct detailed analysis on key performance metrics (e.g., CPI, SPI, commodity tracking) and propose corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting.
• Assist with the development and implementation of project‑specific change management, schedule management, and risk management plans.
• Analyze labor rates to gauge economic impacts and update forecasts accordingly.
• Lead meetings focused on schedule progress assessments and coordination.
• Perform regular field tours to validate progress.
• Manage integration of subcontractor schedules and review for schedule quality.
• Administer Aecon’s P6 database, maintaining data integrity and setting standards.
• Facilitate periodic project review meetings as the liaison representing the Project Controls team.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated analytical and adaptive thinking.
• Quantitative, Engineering, or Construction Management post‑secondary degree.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented approach focused on quality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Agility and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Innovative problem‑solving skills.
• Project Controls ambassador culture.
• Experience with EPC contractors (self‑perform).
• Construction field experience.
• Mega‑project or portfolio project experience.
• Microsoft Excel expertise.
• Primavera P6 expertise.
• ERP systems expertise (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
• Cost management or estimating systems expertise (e.g., Hard Dollar, EcoSys, PRISM).

Salary Range & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 annually

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance Benefits (Comprehensive Plan – Dental/Medical/Vision)
• 401(k) with comprehensive match plan
• Paid vacation (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition reimbursement for approved degrees, diplomas, and courses
• Eligibility for Aecon’s discretionary Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit (subsidy usable for approved green home expenses)

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, under the EEOC’s applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.