Strategic Director, Project Controls

Aecon Concessions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking a Director – Project Controls in Charlotte, NC to lead cost, schedule, risks, and performance for major infrastructure programs. You will govern the Project Controls Plan, develop baselines, and mentor a multidisciplinary controls team.

Expertise with Primavera P6, SAP, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI, plus strong communication and leadership, are required to deliver on ambitious project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years total experience, including 7+ years in Project Controls on large-scale projects.
• Experience supervising large Project Controls teams.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, Ineight, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• Experience across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills for major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and governing the Project Controls Plan (PCP) as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Developing the cost structure, master schedule, and baseline estimate, including baseline curves.
• Leading, coordinating, evaluating, and supporting a team of Project Controls specialists.
• Overseeing variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; communicate root causes and mitigation.
• Defining and aligning WBS/CBS/RBS with contractual deliverables; ensure progress measurement and data collection.
• Managing and tracking changes; ensuring visibility of cost and schedule impacts to client and leadership.
• Leading risk management, risk registers, periodic reviews, and forecasting integration.
• Producing performance reports and ensuring data quality in Primavera, SAP, Enight, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contributing to project performance through technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Ineight

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Aecon is seeking a Director – Project Controls in Charlotte, NC to lead cost, schedule, risks, and performance for major infrastructure programs. You will govern the Project Controls Plan, develop baselines, and mentor a multidisciplinary controls team.

Expertise with Primavera P6, SAP, Ineight, Excel, and Power BI, plus strong communication and leadership, are required to deliver on ambitious project goals.