Project Controller

7 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Bird Construction Full time

Project Controller

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Controls, the Project Controls Specialist is responsible for the controls (e.g., approvals, tracking, forecasting, and management reporting and analysis) on large construction projects associated with cost, schedule, risk, lessons learned, and change management.

This role is based out of Ottawa, ON

What you will be working on:

- Implements and maintains controls on large construction projects for cost, schedule, risk, lessons learned, and change management. This includes ensuring expenditure approval and other project management procedures are followed and that planning and scheduling deliverables are completed.
- Provides input or able to develop high level cost estimates during execution phase to validate contractor’s change order requests.
- Drafts monthly executive level project progress reports and quarterly project Board reports.
- Provides monthly project accruals and forecasts to Finance.
- Trains contractors on the use of project control systems for reporting project progress.
- Ensures that codes needed for the Construction Site Cost Reporting Guide, for Tax assessment, and Asset Management, Fixed Asset, are evaluated during project execution.
- Creates Expenditure Authorization, Purchase Requisition as an initial step in issuing the Purchase Order.
- Participates in execution planning for projects and assembles the Project Execution Plan.
- Analyzes and recommends the project schedule, cost estimates and project cost forecasts.
- Provides input to the Project Controls area’s plans and directions.
- Oversees enhancements and daily maintenance of project control’s systems, and for recommending improvements to processes and procedures for the construction of major power plant assets.
- Develops strategies to optimize contractor performance and minimize claims.
- Recommends improvements to organizational structure.
- Identifies cost and schedule issues and risks to the Project Manager and suggests action plans.
- Tracks, categorizes, quantifies, and establishes probability of risks identified by the project’s team members.
- Acts as a role model in demonstrating HSE orientation and adheres to Health, Safety and Environment procedures/rules and standards.
- Ensures on-going effective communication and teamwork with peers.
- Provides appropriate customer support relationships with Project Managers and Senior Managers (e.g., Finance and Pre-Construction) in Operations, Construction and Engineering.

What we are Looking For:

- + years experience as a Project Control Specialist
- P. Eng and PMP preferred
- Experience and ability to use the following:

- Cost Control Systems and Applications
- Planning and scheduling tools (Primavera)
- Reporting tools (MS Word, Excel); and
- Document Control Systems (SharePoint)
- Ability to develop project execution plans
- Experience developing cost estimates/forecasts and projects schedules based on sound plant design concepts
- Experience in providing instruction training with contractors for progress reporting
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, p

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