Project Controller
- Pay Rate: $59.76/hour, depending on experience
- Contract Length: 51 weeks
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
Raise is currently hiring a
Project Controller on behalf of our client. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Project Controls Pipe Integrity team and support a large portfolio of maintenance and capital projects from initiation through final closeout.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
Our client is seeking an organized and proactive Project Controller (Intermediate) to join its Pipe Integrity Project Controls Group. Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls Pipe Integrity, the successful candidate will provide project controls support across the General Plant Maintenance Capital (GPMC) and expense annual programs.
The Project Controller will be responsible for supporting cost management, forecasting, trend management, project reporting, and accurate estimates at completion across a portfolio of maintenance projects. This role will work closely with Project Managers, internal stakeholders, third-party service providers, contractors, and other project controls professionals to ensure projects remain aligned with approved budgets and baselines.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Controls & Cost Management
- Manage a portfolio of 50+ maintenance projects supporting the Pipe Integrity GPMC program.
- Provide project controls support throughout the complete project lifecycle, from initiation through final closeout.
- Support project estimate development and review activities.
- Map project estimates into the appropriate control Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Maintain accurate project forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
- Monitor project costs against approved project and program baselines.
- Review project financial data and identify potential cost variances, trends, and forecasting issues.
- Support project management of change and contingency management processes.
- Classify, initiate, and analyze project trends and assess their potential cost impacts.
Forecasting & Reporting
- Prepare and report monthly project status updates.
- Provide variance analysis and explanations for project cost performance.
- Support accurate forecasting and reporting across the project portfolio.
- Monitor committed, incurred, and forecasted costs.
- Prepare and maintain project accruals using contractor cost and progress reports.
- Identify cost trends and communicate potential issues to Project Managers and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure project reporting remains accurate, timely, and aligned with established controls.
Commitment & Contract Management
- Support third-party commitment management activities.
- Ensure accurate control account assignments and establish appropriate reporting requirements.
- Monitor incurred costs and contractor commitments.
- Report committed costs and support contract changes.
- Support requisition and commitment close-out activities.
- Review contractor cost and progress information to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers to resolve project controls issues.
Project Closeout & Data Management
- Maintain accurate ERP project master data throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactively identify projects that are ready for closeout.
- Initiate and support project closeout activities.
- Ensure project financial information and commitments are properly reconciled before closeout.
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
- Support continuous improvement of project controls processes and reporting practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, project controls teams, contractors, and third-party service providers.
- Provide project controls guidance and financial information to project stakeholders.
- Work across a large portfolio of projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communicate project financial status, risks, trends, and variances clearly to stakeholders.
- Support effective coordination between project execution teams and project controls functions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, project management, cost management, or financial analysis.
- Experience with project cost management, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, and Power BI.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience with SAP Project Systems (SAP PS) and Omega PIMS.
- Project controls or project management experience, preferably supporting capital or maintenance programs.
- Experience with cost forecasting, estimates, trends, contractor commitments, and project closeout.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and project controls processes.
- Education and Certifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field.
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