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Senior Business Systems Analyst (InEight)
Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Senior Business Systems Analyst (InEight)
Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Utilities Labourer
Valard Construction
Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
Must have a valid Class-5 driver's license and an acceptable drivers abstract · Must have own vehicle to get to site
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Engineering Students (Utility Construction) - January 2027
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Engineering Students (Utility Construction) - January 2027
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
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Quality Inspector
Valard Construction
Truro, NS
- Full-time
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Quality Inspector
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Quality Inspector
Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Quality Inspector
Valard Construction
Truro, NS
- Full-time
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Estimator (Transmission)
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Estimator (Transmission)
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Design Integration Lead
Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Full-time
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Design Integration Lead
Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Full-time
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Project Controller
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
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Project Controller
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Traffic Control / Flag Person
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Traffic Control / Flag Person
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Join Our Team - General Interest Application
Valard Construction
Remote, Canada
- Remote
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
- Full-time
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Aylmer, ON
- Full-time
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Journeyperson Powerline Technician (434A / Red Seal)
Valard Construction
Lion's Head, ON
- Full-time
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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valard Construction
Chatham-Kent, ON · Tilbury, ON
- Full-time
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Valard Construction

Project Controller

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 22, 2027
Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in the construction industry
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 23, 2026

Original job description

Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Project Controller to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Performance, we are seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to serve as a key financial partner to divisional and project leadership. This position is responsible for budget management, financial reporting, project controls, and supporting month-end processes across a portfolio of projects.

Please Note: This position is based out of Calgary, AB, and will require up to 50% travel to active project sites across Canada for durations of up to 2 weeks at a time.

Duties And Responsibilities

Project Controls & Lifecycle Management

Review contract terms and understand obligations for financial reporting, billing, change management, and risks
Review estimates and budgets to ensure an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) setup
Provide financial oversight across a portfolio of projects, serving as the financial subject matter expert for Project Managers
Organize and facilitate mid-month PO reviews and month-end cost accrual meetings with Project Managers, buyers, and receivers to maintain accurate commitments and cost data
Review weekly job reports from JD Edwards, analyze job-level indirect costs, and lead job cost meetings to review costs and revise forecasts
Prepare margin analysis commentary and provide training to Project Managers on financial processes and tools
Maintain risk register, identifying and monitoring potential risks throughout project lifecycles
Maintain contract value files including approved and unapproved changes

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare weekly/monthly internal and external productivity reports and monthly project review packages
Lead monthly reviews with business unit managers and report findings to the executive team
Prepare cash position reports, monitor costs in excess of billings, days sales outstanding, revenue not yet billed, payables, and holdback accounts
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal corporate and operational policies; prepare financial records required for internal and external audits

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
5 years of progressive experience in the construction industry
Demonstrated expertise with job costing, WIP reporting, and project analytics
Proven ability to manage project forecasting, budgeting, and financial lifecycle reporting
Strong understanding of construction revenue recognition principles
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP System

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation (or actively working towards designation)
Experience in a Project Controller or Senior Project Accounting role within a construction or infrastructure environment

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About Our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process
We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy

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Responsibilities

Provide financial oversight and project controls across a portfolio of construction projects, including budgets, forecasts, cost reviews, contract changes, and risk registers. Prepare financial and productivity reports, analyze project performance and cash positions, support month-end processes, and ensure compliance with policies and audit requirements.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus five years of progressive construction industry experience. Candidates should have expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, project analytics, forecasting, budgeting, construction revenue recognition, and advanced Excel; CPA designation and construction or infrastructure project controller experience are preferred.

Skills

Construction Accounting
Job Costing
Work-in-Progress Reporting
Project Analytics
Project Forecasting
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Construction Revenue Recognition
Cost Accruals
Margin Analysis
Risk Management
Contract Change Management
Microsoft Excel
JD Edwards
SAP
Audit Compliance

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program
Employee Benefits

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Keywords

Construction Accounting
Project Controls
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Job Costing
WIP Reporting
Project Analytics
Project Forecasting
Construction Revenue Recognition
Work Breakdown Structure
Cost Accruals
Purchase Order Reviews
Margin Analysis
Risk Register
Contract Value Management
Change Management
Productivity Reporting
Cash Position Reporting
Days Sales Outstanding
Costs in Excess of Billings
Revenue Not Yet Billed
Holdback Accounts
Month-End Processes
Internal and External Audits
Microsoft Excel
JD Edwards
SAP
CPA
Construction
Infrastructure

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