Project Controls Manager

About Aecon

Aecon, a prominent Canadian infrastructure development company, is dedicated to building safe and sustainable projects that benefit future generations. With leading roles in transformative transportation and energy infrastructure, the company partners daily to connect, power, and strengthen communities. Aecon’s core values prioritize safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion, fostering an equitable and supportive work environment.

Company Commitments

• Prioritizing safety as the utmost value, ensuring no project proceeds without it.
• Exemplifying leadership marked by humility and courage.
• Delivering on promises with accountability.
• Embracing inclusion by providing equal opportunities for all team members.
• Supporting employee wellbeing across mental, emotional, and physical health.
• Investing in employee growth via university and leadership development programs.
• Promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives, including specialized training and resource groups.
• Leading sustainable construction efforts minimizing environmental and community impact.

About the Role

The Civil East sector at Aecon is a leader in heavy civil construction, managing complex infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports globally. In the Caribbean region, Aecon applies its expertise to develop tailored infrastructure projects in island communities. The Project Controls Manager position based in Barbados will oversee cost control, scheduling, risk management, and project reporting to ensure successful completion within budget and timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce project controls guidelines and plans.
• Implement necessary tools and systems for managing earned value, cash flow, costs, revenue, forecasts, and schedules proactively.
• Guide project controls and operational teams on emerging issues and best practices to ensure metric accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and finance teams to refine financial forecasting methodologies.
• Participate in estimate handover and project kickoff meetings, contributing project controls insights.
• Manage scheduling to meet standards and project deadlines, overseeing lifecycle schedule progression and analysis.
• Analyze and report key performance indicators, recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management plans for performance measurement and variance identification.
• Prepare and update project cash flows and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify commercial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and promote project controls improvements.
• Lead development and regular review of the project risk register with stakeholders.
• Foster an open, respectful culture and mentor project controls staff including specialists, planners, and cost controllers.
• Maintain communications with senior leadership and external partners to ensure resource allocation and project success.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Earned Value Management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-centric approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SAP and project controls software such as Primavera, Hard Dollar, Procore, or Aconex.

Diversity and Accessibility Commitment

Aecon fosters diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The company complies with the Accessible Canada Act, ensuring timely accommodations during hiring and interview processes.

Hiring Practices

Aecon responsibly integrates artificial intelligence tools to assist candidate screening in compliance with privacy and AI usage policies. Final hiring decisions are made by qualified Aecon personnel.