Project Controls Manager
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls within the construction or engineering sectors, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Reporting to the Director of Projects, the Project Controls Manager plays a vital leadership role within Victor Energy, overseeing the project controls team and implementing effective project control processes throughout project lifecycles. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. The Project Controls Manager will work closely with project stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improving project reporting, cost efficiency, cashflow, and risk management.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage the project controls team to ensure high performance and professional growth
- Develop and implement project control standards, processes, and tools in alignment with industry best practices
- Establish project performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to track project progress
- Work collaboratively with project managers to facilitate effective project planning, budgeting, and scheduling activities
- Conduct regular project reviews and audits to assess schedule and cost performance, identifying areas for improvement
- Assist in risk management processes by identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Oversee the preparation of project forecasts and updates for stakeholders
- Manage the preparation of monthly financial reporting
- Oversee project invoicing in alignment with contracts and cashflow requirements
- Enhance the capability and effectiveness of project controls by leveraging technology and best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required
- A master's degree or equivalent experience is considered an asset
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controls within the construction or engineering sectors, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, project controls principles, and practices
- Proficiency in project management software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic mindset
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar credentials is considered a significant advantage
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
- Group RRSP
- Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the project controls team while establishing standards, processes, schedules, budgets, metrics, and reporting systems across project lifecycles. Oversee project reviews, forecasts, monthly financial reporting, invoicing, and risk mitigation, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve cost efficiency, cash flow, and project performance.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is required; a master's degree or equivalent experience is an asset. Candidates need at least seven years of project controls experience in construction or engineering, including three years in management, strong project controls and project management knowledge, proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office, and excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; PMP or similar certification is an advantage.
Skills
- Project Controls
- Team Leadership
- Project Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Performance Metrics
- Project Reporting
- Cost Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Risk Management
- Project Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Project Invoicing
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental, and Vision)
- Group RRSP
- Group Life, AD&D, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Training and Development
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling)
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Engineering
- Finance & Accounting
- Energy
Keywords
- Project Controls
- Project Controls Team
- Project Control Standards
- Project Lifecycles
- Project Schedules
- Project Budgets
- Performance Metrics
- Dashboards
- Project Reporting
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Project Reviews
- Project Audits
- Schedule Performance
- Cost Performance
- Risk Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Forecasts
- Financial Reporting
- Project Invoicing
- Cash Flow
- Cost Efficiency
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Construction
- Engineering
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Industry Best Practices