Cost Controller

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 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.
• 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. 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?

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

We are currently seeking a Cost Controller with nuclear or heavy industrial experience. They will be reporting to the Project Controls Manager.

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position.

What You'll Do Here:

• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines
• Create the Cost Breakdown Structure, Cost accounts, Budget distribution
• Establish Cost Control system, EVM framework, KPI’s, Dashboard, including Rules of Credit as per EVM standards and best practices.
• Adhere to Contract requirements in setting up Client Reporting structure and deliverables; KPI’s, payment milestones…etc.
• Coordinate resource planning with Scheduler while establishing the baseline schedule.
• Create Cash flow in coordination with Finance.
• Conduct Variance Analysis, compare Progress to Budgets considering progress, EVM metrics and reforecast as needed.
• Audit Cost allocations and charges (incl. Timesheets, Subcontractor invoices…etc.) and propose corrective actions including reforecast to report realistic metrics.
• Ensure cost performance is aligned with schedule progress including resources.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor cash position, support billing and invoicing.
• Conduct and facilitate Risk Review meetings to adjust Contingency and Risk budgets and allowances.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Finance in issuing Purchase Orders to Subcontractors and Suppliers and closing accounts at Projects completion.
• Maintain the Change Management System; record and report changes, analyze impacts, issue change notifications, assist commercial team in submitting particulars.
• Lead the internal reporting processes, in alignment with client reports.
• Optimize current processes, tools and reports.
• Develop project specific Project Controls Plan in alignment Aecon General Plans.
• Contribute to the enhancement of Corporate Project Controls Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures as per Aecon Standards and best industry practices.
• Enhance templates for all Project Controls tools.
• Record lessons learned, to consider in future proposals and projects.

What You Bring To The Team:

• 4-7 years of Project Controls experience
• College and/or University degree in related field, OR applicable work experience
• Applied knowledge of the “Earned Value” principles and cost engineering/cost control
• Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK
• Experience working in SAP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel & Visio
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Primavera P6
• Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
• Interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge
• Detail oriented and customer focused

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, 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.