Director, Project Controls

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

10d

About The Position

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?
We are currently looking for a Director – Project Controls responsible for the development, governance, and execution of all tools, systems, and processes required to effectively manage project costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance. He/She leads, mentors, evaluates, and supports a team of project controls specialists and acts as a strategic partner to Project Management leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in Project Controls on large-scale projects (heavy civil, infrastructure, industrial).
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising large Project Controls teams.
• Strong proficiency in Project Controls tools, including: Primavera P6 (mandatory), SAP, Ineight, advanced Excel, Power BI.
• Experience across all project phases: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Proven ability to work closely with project teams to influence and achieve expected outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and communication skills, particularly in the context of 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 (cost, schedule, and risk).
• Leading, coordinating, evaluating, and supporting a team of Project Controls specialists (cost, scheduling, risk, and reporting).
• Overseeing variance analysis between actual costs/schedules and the baseline; clearly communicating the root causes of variances and recommending mitigation plans.
• Overseeing the definition, optimization, and implementation of WBS / CBS / RBS, ensuring alignment with contractual deliverables.
• Ensuring planning, cost control, progress measurement (installed quantities / Earned Value), performance indicator production, and field data collection.
• Managing and tracking all changes and potential changes; ensuring full visibility of cost and schedule impacts to the client and Project Management leadership.
• Leading risk management, including identification, qualitative and quantitative analyses, risk registers, periodic reviews, and integration into forecasting.
• Producing performance reports (weekly, monthly, executive) and ensuring data quality in Primavera, SAP, Enight, Excel, and Power BI.
• Contributing to overall project performance by combining technical expertise, leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• investing in your development
• Aecon University
• tuition reimbursement
• Leadership Programs
• work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas
• meaningful initiatives
• training
• partnerships with Veteran groups
• Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director