Director of Project Controls (Engineering & Construction)

AFL Telecommunications•Surrey, BC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

AFL is seeking a Director of Project Controls (Engineering & Construction) to lead the future of how we plan, track, and deliver large-scale network infrastructure projects. This role will lead a consolidated project control's function and drive predictable, cost-effective delivery across engineering and construction. The Director will work on complex, forward-looking projects that redefine what’s possible in network infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience with technologies that are critical to the digital economy. As AFL grows, there will be opportunities to develop new skills, take on fresh challenges, and help build a more connected, more capable world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (Master’s an asset).
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in Project Controls, Cost Management, or Program/Project Management within Engineering, Utilities, Civil Construction, or Telecommunications.
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a leadership or managerial role.
Demonstrated experience with cost control, scheduling (critical path), forecasting, and change/risk management.
Experience overseeing subcontractor financials, rate governance, productivity analysis, and invoicing controls.
Advanced Excel and analytical capability (pivot tables, modeling, data analysis).
Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building capabilities.
Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem‑solving skills.
High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera), and project controls systems.
Ability to manage complex multi‑disciplinary data and produce executive‑level reporting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross‑functionally and influence without authority.
Client and contract negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Well-versed in both leading and supporting change management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
PMP Certification.
Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
Experience implementing or leading adoption of project management software/tools; Vitruvi experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the unified Project Controls team across Engineering & Construction, including analysts, coordinators, and Purchasing/Inventory functions.
Establish standard processes, tools, templates, and governance for cost, schedule, forecasting, and reporting across all E&C workstreams.
Embed a consistent project management culture focused on schedule discipline, financial accuracy, and operational accountability.
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management to direct reports.
Lead Subcontractor Invoicing & Rate Card governance for E&C, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved commercial frameworks.
Oversee financial performance of Self-Perform and Subcontractor delivery models, including productivity tracking, earned-value alignment, and variance analysis.
Support Finance with AR & AP alignment specific to Engineering & Construction operations.
Consult with Finance for client invoices, time sheets, and approving invoices for external contract work.
Establish and oversee integrated master schedules linking Engineering, Purchasing, and Construction.
Ensure schedule baselines, progress measurement, and critical-path visibility are consistent across regions and teams.
Identify schedule risks, delays, and interdependencies, drive mitigation planning with operational leaders.
Own the consolidated E&C Resource Forecast (Engineering, Materials, Mainline, and Connections).
Deliver accurate, timely portfolio‑level reporting on delivery performance metrics (quality & schedule), financial performance, subcontractor utilization, and inventory performance reporting (in partnership with Purchasing).
Build and maintain KPI dashboards and scorecards for internal stakeholders, including Finance and the Executive Team for review.
Implement standardized processes for change intake, pricing, approvals, and cycle‑time control.
Lead risk and opportunity management across E&C, incorporating probability‑based forecasting.
Ensure baseline integrity and structured documentation of scope changes.
Serve as a functional leader in the assessment and potential adoption of Vitruvi or alternative project management systems.
Drive system standardization, workflow mapping, data governance, and training across E&C project controls.
Champions the transition away from manual tools toward automated, integrated platforms.
Partner with Engineering & Construction leadership, Supply Chain, PMO, and Finance to ensure alignment between cost, schedule, purchasing, and operational execution.
Collaborate on resource planning, forecasting, and subcontractor management.
Ensure strong working relationships across geographic regions and delivery teams.
Build and foster strong client relations.
Protect organizational values by maintaining confidentiality.
Promote Environmental, Health & Safety policies.
Perform other related duties as required to support departmental and organizational needs.
May be required to perform other ancillary or related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.