ABOUT US
Aecon Group Inc. is Canada’s largest, publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and on a selected basis internationally. Aecon is pleased to be recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Vice President, Project Controls, the Manager, Project Controls is to lead the cost management and control for all major projects for the business unit. This includes the detailed review of the costs in all major projects and to report to the Senior Vice President Executive, on any deviations from target on these major projects. This mandate will also include all financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management support for the Alberta Operations team. This is a full time, permanent position based in Calgary.
Company operating name: Aecon Construction Group Inc.
Business address: 110 9th Ave. SW, Suite 300, Calgary, AB, T2P 0T1
Title of position: Vice President, Project Controls
Wage: $120,000 - $160,000, 40 hours/week
Location of work (local area, city or town): Calgary, Alberta
Contact information: 110 9th Ave. SW,
Suite 300,
Calgary, AB,
T2P 0T1,
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with the Operations team to ensure cost control on major projects utilizing the CGC Costing System
- Key partner of the Executive and Senior Management Team of the Alberta Senior Management team
- Lead the weekly cost review meetings on all key job
- Perform comprehensive monthly analyses on variances between actual and plan/forecast/target results with emphasis on the civil construction business
- Provide management with timely reviews of the business’ financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
- Responsible for the collection and consolidation of financial information from Joint Venture partners as it relates to the preparation of the financial records as well as where the company received this information from another Joint venture partner
- Work closely with finance personnel at each operating entity to develop methodologies/approaches that will enhance the accuracy of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
- Effectively manage the project engineering team across finance, accounting, treasury and taxation responsibilities as well as overseeing preparation, review and analysis of other financial reports for the Operations and the Corporate groups within the Aecon Infrastructure division
- Liaise with Corporate specialists (Corporate accounting, Corporate treasury, Risk Management, Legal).
- Assure compliance to statutory requirements
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- All on-site staff, approximately 4-8.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- 5+ years of experience (10+ years are preferred but not required). Several years of experience in Project Control activities including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Knowledge of GAAP (ideally as it applies to construction contractors) and general familiarity with Canadian tax legislation
- Adept at building and implementing controls and reporting systems and providing financial reports for decision making purposes
- Superior financial analytical skills; demonstrated experience in a position requiring extensive analysis.
- Proven strong analytical skills in reviewing accounts and accounting problems
- Effective English written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly identify and articulate issues to senior Financial and Operations management; able to develop clearly understood policies and procedures
- Experience in a multi-division/multi-entity organization is an asset, ideally from construction, real estate development, commercial banking, public accounting, or other professional services
- Exposure to the following are assets:percent completion accounting; standard cost accounting; costing system experience; consolidation; insurance/risk management; audit; and interdivisional transfer pricing
- Confident, personable, professional presence; able to deal with all levels of the organization
- Enthusiastic, self motivated, eager to learn and takes initiative to get involved
- A problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability
- Natural leader and team builder who inspires confidence and credibility
- Team player who deals tactfully with customers, suppliers and staff
- Willing to travel between Calgary and the various job/site locations in Western Canada
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Outlined in key responsibilities
- Signing authority
EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT
- Located in a busy office with potential for constant interruptions
- Must meet with others on a regular basis
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Long hours using office equipment and computers
LANGUAGE
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/CONDITIONS
- Overtime/weekend/day/evening
- Permanent
- Full Time
WORK LOCATION INFORMATION
- Position based in Calgary
- Various job site/office locations
- Willing to relocate
- Relocation covered by employer
SECURITY AND SAFETY
- Airport security clearance
**AECON may consider applicants with a combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully accomplish the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position in lieu of minimum educational requirements.