Project Controls Specialist at Aecon in Salt Lake City, UT

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

At Bodell Construction, an Aecon company, our mission is to deliver industry-leading services by integrating the unique needs of dynamic client partners with innovative, value-creating solutions. Through the collaborative efforts of skilled employees, we provide exceptional service to clients and colleagues alike, fostering a culture of vitality and ever forward professional development. Our aim is for our Utah construction company to win by aligning and enhancing ourselves as a team, so we can continuously discover, develop, and deliver the most innovative, value-creating solutions and meet the unique needs of dynamic client partners.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Controls we are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support our work across the United States. Please note this is an in office position based in Salt Lake City, UT, with short term travel required to active projects across the United States.

What You'll Do Here:

Project Controls Systems & Tools

• Collaborate with estimating and execution teams to establish project controls frameworks and ensure systems are effectively implemented and consistently utilized across the project
• Lead the implementation and use of project controls tools to manage cost, earned value, cash flow, revenue, forecasting, and schedule performance

Project Setup

• Participate in project handover and kick‑off meetings, ensuring commercial and controls requirements are clearly defined from day one
• Assist with project setup, including WBS structure, cost loading, and cash flow planning

Scheduling

• Ensure on site execution team is accurately reflecting scope changes, approved change orders, and potential claims in the schedule
• Evaluate commodity curves and resource curves from the schedule to support cost and revenue forecasting, manpower planning, and productivity analysis

Progress & Cost Tracking

• Generate all required project status and forecast reporting for management and client requirements
• Review and analyze reporting (ie progress, productivity, scheduling, costs, revenues, margin) with Lead or Manager as well as the project team, suggesting corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity
• Support the development and implementation of the project cost structure, ensuring it is aligned with company standards and enables accurate KPI tracking and performance reporting
• Review and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life-cycle

Scope, Change & Claims Support

• Working with Project Manager’s to identify, develop, and advance change events and claims with the client
• Ensure all approved and potential changes are properly captured in the cost forecast, EAC, cash flow, and schedule
• Review and support the development of change notices and change requests, working with the project management team to align on strategy and positioning

Risk Management

• Contribute to project risk registers and risk mitigation planning

People Leadership

• Support the ongoing development of project controls capability within the team through knowledge sharing, coaching, and consistent application of best practices
• Create an environment where team members feel supported, accountable, and empowered to contribute to project outcomes
• Work with Project Managers and Operations to ensure project controls staff are effectively integrated into project teams and adding value

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post secondary education in construction management, engineering technologist, or EIT.
• 3-5 years of direct project controls experience.
• Construction experience is preferred.
• Experience working with project schedules, curves, and performance reporting.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Clear, confident communicator who can explain issues and trends to technical and non technical audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP, Primavera, and Hard Dollar, or similar project controls systems is an asset

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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