Project Controls Director responsible for strategic development and implementation in Nuclear sector mega-projects. Leading project controls teams and ensuring adherence to guidelines and best practices.
Responsibilities
Lead strategy development & implementation efforts on Project Controls systems & tools (including ERP solutions)
Support regular lessons learnt documentation efforts with & contribute to Aecon lessons learnt repositories
Act as a key liaison & partner to executive leadership (sector VPs, EVPs, SVPs) & Project Directors
Lead efforts to reconcile or resolve consistency issues pertaining to Project Controls systems across various projects
Lead efforts to resolve alignment issues within Project Controls disciplines (cost control, planning/scheduling, change management, risk management, reporting)
Collaborate with other departments on Aecon-wide continuous improvement initiatives
Lead continuous improvement initiatives on Project Controls policies and guidelines; assist with documenting processes and procedures to be followed by project teams
Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support internal & external financial audits
Conduct project-level cold-eyes audits to ensure adherence to Project Controls guidelines, industry best practice & contractual requirements
Provide guidance & mentorship to project teams to drive process adoption, ensure accuracy of key project metrics
Participate in sector-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain aggregated staffing plan forecasts
Provide input into sector-level business planning & strategic planning efforts
Support sector-level recruitment efforts for new Project Controls resources
Support the development of training, competency profiles and career development of Project Controls staff, including those at the management level
Create, promote, and maintain a safe, open & respectful workplace culture and environment
Provide feedback & guidance to direct reports for annual goal setting; support in the establishment of individual career development plans and in identifying training & professional development opportunities
Conduct annual performance reviews (with mid-year check-ins) & provide constructive feedback; implement performance improvement plans as needed with support from Human Resources
Support Aecon's quarterly Board risk review process & provide inputs into Board materials
Requirements
17+ years of related experience.
Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality.
Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
Project Controls Ambassador.
EPC Contractor (Self-Perform) Experience.
Construction Field Experience.
Mega-project or Portfolio Projects Experience.
Demonstrated Project Controls Technical Knowledge (e.g. via PMI or AACE Certification).
Cost Management or Estimating Systems Expertise (e.g. Hard Dollar, EcoSys, Prism).
Benefits
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.
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