Senior Specialist, Project Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health and Wellness Home Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan

Green Home Energy Benefit

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Mount Laurel Township is looking for a Senior Specialist in Project Controls. The ideal candidate will provide project controls support for large-scale nuclear projects, ensuring effective cost management and performance tracking. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, conducting performance analysis, and developing project-specific plans. A post-secondary degree and expertise in cost management systems are required, along with U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required due to access to nuclear facilities.
• Experience in mega-project or portfolio projects preferred.
• Construction field experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide project controls support for projects in the Nuclear sector.
• Assist in developing cost management systems.
• Mentor junior team members and lead reporting meetings.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving Skills

Detail Oriented

Cost Management Expertise

Agility and Flexibility

Microsoft Excel Expertise

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Cost Management Systems Expertise (e.g. Hard Dollar, EcoSys, PRISM)

Job description

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Date: Mar 19, 2026

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ, US

Operating Sector: Nuclear

Position Title: Senior Specialist, Project Controls

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 front‑of‑line of transformational change in transportation and energy, and 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.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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 Project Controls Director, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for providing 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. As a result, 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 & guidance to junior team members
• Provide subject‑matter expertise to project team on any customized reporting tools & dashboards
• Assist in monitoring project health & performance; ensure key performance metrics are well articulated to project leadership
• Regularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends
• Support the implementation of an Earned Value Management plan to measure project performance, identify variances, and inform accurate forecasting
• Support the development of project‑specific Project Controls plans, and the development of tools & templates
• Assist with the development & implementation of a project‑specific change management plan, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon’s standardsRegularly conduct detailed analysis on project performance key metrics (e.g. CPI, SPI, key commodity tracking, etc.); propose corrective actions to maintain performance/productivity; provide timely feedback to project leadership on adverse trends.
• Regularly conduct detailed labor rate analysis to gauge impact of economic factors & actualize cost multiplier assumptions; update forecasts accordingly Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements.
• Develop fragnets to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes
• Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas.
• Perform regular field tours to validate progress
• Assist in the development of a project‑specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
• Develop & maintain basis of schedule documenting all assumptions & parameters underpinning the baseline schedule.
• Develop fragnets to be carried out throughout the project lifecycle, across the different phases for use on similar scopes
• Lead meetings focused on assessing schedule progress, obtaining schedule updates & general schedule coordination
• Perform regular field tours to validate progress
• Assist in the development of a project‑specific Schedule Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Identify & lead rebaseline efforts when required
• Manage the integration of subcontractor schedules (if applicable); review for schedule quality; assess progress and provide feedback to project
• Administer Aecon's P6 database; control access to maintain data integrity, set standards in collaboration with other sectors
• Establish and ensure a set cadence for the importing of back‑up copies of project schedules managed in the client's P6 environment
• Assist in the development of a project‑specific Risk Management Plan for incorporation into the Project Controls Plan
• Collaborate on early identification & assessment of critical project issues and risks, and suggested corrective actions
• Facilitate periodic project review meetings as the key liaison representing the Project Controls team leadership Proactively identify schedule variances, logic gaps etc.; facilitate the development of recovery plans & other remedial action plans.

Additional requirements:

• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post‑Secondary Degree
• 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
• Microsoft Excel Expertise
• 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:

• Paid Vacation - (vacation/wellness days)
• Health and Wellness Home Benefit - (wellness subsidy for fitness/health)
• Tuition Reimbursement - (strong career growth support for approved degrees, diplomas and courses)
• This role is eligible to participate in Aecon’s discretionary Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Green Home Energy Benefit ( A subsidy that can be used for approved green home energy expenses)

Aecon fostersdiversity, 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, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.