Project Controls Manager

AECOM•Markham, ON

11h•CA$145,000 - CA$175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager will provide leadership in schedule management, cost control, and reporting, to ensure successful delivery of complex projects. This role will strengthen our capability to support clients, improve project performance, and maintain compliance with project controls standards. This is a new position.

Requirements

Degree in engineering, construction management, project management or related field.
8+ years in project controls on major projects/programs.
Advanced scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project), cost control and forecasting.
Power BI/Excel proficiency and experience with enterprise cost systems.

Nice To Haves

AACE/PMI certifications (e.g., CCP, EVP, PMP) desirable.
Master's degree in project management, Engineering, or Business.
Strongly prefer 15 years in project controls.
Experience to manage project controls team in major programs

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct Program Controls for large-scale, strategically significant, and highly complex programs.
Provide authoritative senior-level guidance for program controls activities, ensuring strict adherence to strategic objectives established by executive leadership.
Spearhead coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, guaranteeing seamless integration and unwavering alignment with overarching program goals.
Conduct thorough analyses to identify and address critical interdependencies between projects.
Deliver expert counsel and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring meticulous management of individual project elements.
Orchestrate precise and effective communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering comprehensive and actionable intelligence.
Implement and maintain stringent control measures to safeguard program integrity and ensure optimal resource allocation.
Develop and enforce standardized processes to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness across all project phases.
Conduct regular, in-depth program performance assessments and risk analyses, providing strategic recommendations for course corrections when necessary.
Cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence within the program controls team, fostering continuous improvement and professional development.
Orchestrate clear, concise, and authoritative communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, delivering insightful and actionable updates. Ability to present to multiple stakeholders.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and delivery milestones.
Implement schedule analysis and scenario planning to support proactive decision-making.
Establish and manage cost control systems, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value analysis.
Monitor financial performance and provide accurate reporting on cost trends, variances, and mitigation strategies.
Deliver timely and accurate program performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for client and governance forums.
Drive data integrity and transparency across the integrated team, leveraging digital tools and analytics for insights.