Project Controls Manager - Industrial (Edmonton)

Job Title: Project Controls Manager - Industrial
Job ID: 76840
Location: Edmonton, Alberta


Overview:
Our client is a Canadian leader in the Construction sector seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager with heavy Industrial experience to be located in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full-time permanent employee position. You must currently reside in and be eligible to work in Canada to qualify. If needed, relocation assistance may be provided.


What you will be doing:
Project Controls Systems & Tools

• Define project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan

• Implement systems and tools to manage and report on earned value management, cash flow, cost, revenue, forecasting, and scheduling

• Provide strategic guidance to project controls and operations teams, ensuring timely and accurate project metrics aligned with corporate best practices

• Collaborate with Estimating, Operations, and Finance to enhance project financial forecasting methodologies

Project Setup

• Participate in project handover and kickoff meetings

• Contribute to commercial, administrative, and reporting requirements during project initiation

• Work with Estimating, Operations, and Finance teams to establish best practices and project requirements

Scheduling

• Oversee scheduling processes to align with project standards and completion targets

• Manage schedule progression throughout the project lifecycle

• Supervise baseline schedule contributions and schedule updates

• Oversee schedule analysis, forecasting, and change management activities

Progress & Cost Tracking

• Conduct detailed reviews and analyses of project performance metrics

• Ensure timely reporting of project progress, forecasting, and cost tracking

• Review and approve project controls reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements

• Oversee preparation and updates of project cash flows and financial forecasts

Scope & Change Management

• Supervise project change management processes, including subcontractor claims, change requests, and dispute resolution

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks associated with project controls

• Contribute to risk mitigation planning and commercial risk assessments

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project controls

People Management

• Foster a culture of respect and collaboration within the team

• Recruit, mentor, and develop project controls personnel

• Ensure adequate resourcing by liaising with senior leadership

Communication

• Serve as a key partner to Estimators, Project Managers, Operations teams, and Senior Leadership

• Engage with external clients, partners, vendors, and subcontractors as required

What you must have: