Specialist, Project Controls

Aecon • Aiken, SC

21d

About The Position

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Project Controls Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring cost, schedule, and risk management processes are executed effectively across Aecon projects. This position supports project setup, baseline development, forecasting, reporting, and change management, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with contractual and corporate requirements.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Project Controls within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and MS Office; experience with BI tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management, cost control, and scheduling best practices.
• Familiarity with risk management and change control processes.
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets and reconciling gaps.
• Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Liaise with Accounting, Finance, Procurement, and Construction teams to gather inputs for Project Controls reporting.
• Create and maintain project status update reports, forecast reports, and dashboards; ensure timely issuance to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain resource plans ensuring cost and schedule alignment.
• Conduct variance analysis, provide narratives, and propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management (EVM) KPIs to assess project performance.
• Maintain compliance with Project Controls plans and contract requirements.
• Establish and maintain CBS and control accounts aligned with baseline budgets; integrate SAP with CPM for financial reporting.
• Manage chart of accounts and ensure WBS/CBS alignment.
• Monitor forecasts and ensure timely closure of cost accounts.
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement for subcontractor management, accruals, and invoicing.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules in compliance with client standards using Primavera P6.
• Document basis of schedule and assumptions.
• Perform critical path and schedule quality analysis; identify variances and develop recovery plans.
• Maintain baseline integrity and change logs; support schedule risk analysis and impact assessments.
• Assist in risk review meetings and maintain risk register.
• Support quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo modeling) and integrate results into forecasts.
• Track internal and external changes through the change management process.
• Lead data integration efforts and create fit-for-purpose dashboards using BI tools.
• Perform data validation and normalization; flag inconsistencies for review.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs for you and your family.
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through dedicated programs and ERGs.
• A leader in sustainable construction with a strong commitment to minimizing environmental impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees