Aecon Group Inc.

Senior Cost Controller

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bowmanville • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards - both from applicable contract documents and from Aecon project controls policies/guidelines
  • Assist in project set-up, converting bids into baseline budgets, reconciling gaps.
  • Participate in proposal and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
  • Liaise with external groups (Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports.
  • Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders (per client requirements)
  • Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs.
  • Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment.
  • Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
  • Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.
  • Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process.
  • Review the contract to ensure compliance with contract conditions regarding reporting, change management, and all other Project Controls areas.
  • Establish and maintain the CBS & control accounts in alignment with baseline budgets; connect SAP with CPM for alignment of financial reporting.
  • Manage chart of accounts library to ensure consistency & alignment with established budgets; ensure WBS & CBS alignment.
  • Proactively monitor forecasts to ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts.
  • Ensure forecasts are updated timely & accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs & project trends.
  • Liaise with Finance & Accounting teams to support project level financial forecasting & month end reporting.
  • Liaise with Procurement, Finance & Accounting teams to ensure appropriate Subcontractor & Purchase order management, accurate incurred cost reporting via timely accruals & invoicing.
  • Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule.

Requirements

  • 5 years of related cost control experience.
  • Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Post-Secondary Degree.
  • Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
  • Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
  • Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality.
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
  • Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
  • Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
  • Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.
  • Commitment to working in a team environment.
Benefits
  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction .

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cost controlvariance analysisEarned Value Managementresource planningfinancial forecastingchange managementproject budgetingproject reportingproject schedulingquantitative analysis
Soft skills
team collaborationanalytical thinkingadaptive thinkingdetail orientedverbal communicationwritten communicationproblem-solvingagilityflexibilityresults oriented