Project Control Coordinator Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

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What is the Opportunity?

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future. 

Reporting to the Director of Project Controls (or designate),  the Project Controls Analyst will be responsible for providing project controls support to ongoing projects and supporting the company's estimating and construction teams to ensure that the company's project controls system is properly implemented and utilized. This role will involve development and maintenance of data, dashboards, KPI's and predictive analytics for our Utilities projects. 

What You'll Do Here:    

• Participate in developing, establishing, and maintaining the company's project cost control systems. 
• Assist the project team in setting up the project WBS, project cost codes, and the project baseline Budget. 
• Monitor the project performance and ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented. 
• Train the project team on how to implement and maintain the prescribed change management procedures. 
• Provide Aecon management team with all the required project controls summary reports and analyses. 
• Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting and all related issues) are applied and fulfilled when setting up the project within Aecon's project controls system. 
• Participate in setting up and controlling the project structure (WBS) and related cost structure (CBS). 
• Participate in the coordination between estimating and site to ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented. 
• Monitor the change management system on site by making sure that the project staff understands the system and how the changes should be managed and tracked on site and within Aecon's systems. 
• Ensure that the project site staff and crew understand the cost code structure of the project and that they are charging their expended hours to the correct codes. 
• Review and analyze the project controls reports (i.e. progress and productivity) with the Project Controls Lead and the project team and suggest corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity. 
• Review and analyze the project scheduling and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule. 
• Prepare and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life cycle. 
• Supervise and mentor developing Project Controls Analysts. 
• Assist the project manager in preparing project monthly reports and forecasting. 
• Assist the project scheduler and the project team in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining the project schedule.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging. 

What You Will Bring to the Team:     

• Good knowledge of the "Earned Value" principles. 
• Experience in data analytics tools including but not limited to advanced MS Excel, Power Query, SAP, and Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Experience in automating data flow and setting up data pipelines would be an asset.
• Knowledge/ experience in using SQL & Python would be an asset.
• Experience developing dashboards, KPIS and analytics in support of business operational excellence. 
• Design, develop and establish key reporting standards.
• Ability to read schedules and scheduling curves/reports. 
• Between two and three (2 to 3) years of related experience. 
• Good knowledge of cost engineering/cost control. 
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• 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. 
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skill. 
• Hydro and Utilities experience considered an asset. 
• Post-secondary education - Bachelor of Science (Engineering discipline) or C.E.T.; Bachelor of Commerce.
• Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines. 
• Valid driver's license and open to travel.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.