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Team Lead, Project Controls - Sustaining Capital
- Saint John, NB, Canada
The expected annual salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524. · Full-time
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- Pay
- The expected annual salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of project controls experience supporting capital projects, major projects, turnarounds, or sustaining capital programs within heavy industrial environments
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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As a Team Lead, Project Controls - Sustaining Capital, you will provide leadership and expertise in the planning, execution, and control of sustaining capital, major project, and turnaround initiatives within a heavy industrial environment. Your goal will be to drive project performance through effective cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and project controls governance. Your success will be measured through the delivery of accurate and timely project controls information, proactive identification of risks and opportunities, continuous process improvements, and the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by October 9, 2026
What We Offer
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Job Requirements - Education
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by October 9, 2026
What We Offer
- Work Environment – Work onsite in our East Saint John location with access to our fitness facillity
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee project controls activities including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, and performance reporting for sustaining capital projects
- Establish and maintain project controls standards, processes, and best practices to support consistent project execution
- Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making
- Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, trends, variances, and opportunities to improve project outcomes
- Partner with Project Managers and key stakeholders to provide strategic project controls guidance and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure project controls data, reporting, and systems are accurate, timely, and aligned with business and project requirements
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls effectiveness, efficiency, and reporting capabilities
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
- Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, earned value, and project reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex project information
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement
- Proficiency with project controls systems, reporting tools, and SAP or similar enterprise platforms
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years of project controls experience supporting capital projects, major projects, turnarounds, or sustaining capital programs within heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated success managing project cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance reporting for complex projects; experience with SAP and professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI, or PQS are considered assets
Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Job Requirements - Education
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Project Controls professionals while overseeing cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, and performance reporting for sustaining capital projects. Establish project controls standards, advise project stakeholders, monitor risks and performance, and drive improvements to project controls processes and systems.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience, along with at least 10 years of project controls experience in heavy industry. Candidates should have demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, forecasting, and reporting for complex projects; SAP experience and certifications such as PMP, AACEI, or PQS are assets.
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Team Development
- Project Controls
- Cost Management
- Scheduling
- Forecasting
- Earned Value
- Progress Measurement
- Performance Reporting
- Risk Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- SAP
- Project Controls Governance
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Plan
- Pension Plan
- Parking Allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Option to Purchase Additional Vacation
- Annual Wellness Allowance
- Paid Personal Care Days
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Company Volunteer Opportunities
- Donation Matching Program
- Fitness Facility Access
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Project Controls
- Sustaining Capital
- Capital Projects
- Major Projects
- Turnarounds
- Heavy Industrial
- Cost Control
- Cost Management
- Scheduling
- Forecasting
- Earned Value
- Progress Measurement
- Performance Reporting
- Project Controls Governance
- Project Budgets
- Project Metrics
- Risk Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- SAP
- Enterprise Platforms
- PMP
- AACEI
- PQS
- Project Management