Jr Project Controls Analyst
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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- 1+ years of direct experience managing complex transmission, customer, or infrastructure project controls.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Junior Project Controls Analyst
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Junior Project Controls Analyst to join the project support team of a prominent Calgary-based organization in the energy and utility sector. Supporting a dedicated portfolio of early-development and customer-funded transmission projects, this individual will play a key role in maintaining project financial data, executing cost control activities, and ensuring tight alignment across project schedules and budgets.
Reporting directly to the Manager of Project Support, you will focus on core financial monitoring, SAP project setup, monthly cost reporting, and change control management throughout the full project lifecycle from development to closeout.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support – Technology
Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Junior Project Controls Analyst to join the project support team of a prominent Calgary-based organization in the energy and utility sector. Supporting a dedicated portfolio of early-development and customer-funded transmission projects, this individual will play a key role in maintaining project financial data, executing cost control activities, and ensuring tight alignment across project schedules and budgets.
Reporting directly to the Manager of Project Support, you will focus on core financial monitoring, SAP project setup, monthly cost reporting, and change control management throughout the full project lifecycle from development to closeout.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Setup and maintain complex project structures within SAP following established organizational and regulatory standards.
- Prepare and manage financial project controls encompassing project setup, cost estimates, forecasts, customer billings, and formal project close-outs.
- Interface directly with Project Managers, delivery teams, and external vendors to align cost estimates and forecasts with project execution schedules.
- Perform in-depth cost analysis, conduct project cost performance assessments, and advise Project Managers on risk assessments, suitable cost allowances, and category tracking.
- Prepare and issue high-integrity project cost reports and monthly status reports for executive and program reviews.
- Execute change control management procedures, identify budget or milestone risks, and assist with developing remedial action plans.
- Ensure strict compliance with corporate, regulatory, and GAAP accounting policies within a regulated utility framework.
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years of direct experience managing complex transmission, customer, or infrastructure project controls. Prior experience in an EPC/EPCm environment or regulated utility is considered a strong asset.
- Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), with a proven aptitude for learning SAP ERP modules (Finance, Controlling, Project Systems, Materials Management, and Plant Maintenance).
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to perform fast, accurate data manipulation under tight deadlines and changing priorities.
- Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional internal teams, external contractors, and clients.
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more.
Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support – Technology
Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca
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Responsibilities
Set up and maintain project structures in SAP, manage project estimates, forecasts, billings, close-outs, and monitor costs against schedules and budgets. Prepare cost and status reports, assess risks and cost performance, manage change control, and ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, and GAAP policies.
Requirements
A post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related combination of education and experience is sought, along with at least one year of direct project controls experience in transmission, customer, or infrastructure projects. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, the ability to learn SAP, excellent organization and time management, and effective communication skills; EPC/EPCm or regulated utility experience is an asset.
Skills
- Project Controls
- Cost Control
- Project Financial Monitoring
- SAP
- Project Setup
- Cost Estimating
- Forecasting
- Customer Billing
- Project Close-Out
- Cost Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Change Control
- Cost Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Schedule and Budget Alignment
- Cross-Functional Communication
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Hiring contact
Nadine Girard
Categories
- Energy
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Project Controls
- Transmission Projects
- Customer-Funded Projects
- Infrastructure Projects
- Energy and Utilities
- SAP ERP
- SAP Finance
- SAP Controlling
- SAP Project Systems
- SAP Materials Management
- SAP Plant Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost Control
- Cost Estimates
- Forecasting
- Customer Billings
- Project Close-Out
- Cost Analysis
- Cost Performance Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Cost Allowances
- Category Tracking
- Monthly Cost Reporting
- Change Control
- Project Schedules
- Budget Management
- EPC/EPCm
- Regulated Utility
- GAAP