Director, Project Controls

2 months ago

Calgary, Canada TransAlta Corporation Full time

**WHO WE ARE**

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We have an exciting new leadership opportunity to join our Project Delivery & Construction team as a Director of Project Controls located in our Calgary Head Office. This is a pivotal position within our organization where you'll provide active leadership, support and guidance to our Project and Construction teams and ensure projects are delivered using best industry practices. The Director, Project Controls reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Projects, Delivery & Construction, you will lead a dedicated team of Project Controls professionals in providing comprehensive Project Controls support across a portfolio of large-scale renewable energy construction projects ($100M+).

Your team is involved across the project life cycle and works collaboratively with Lead Developers, Project Managers, and Supply Chain partners to implement practical project controls solutions that deliver predictable project outcomes.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Oversight at an executive and individual project level to ensure appropriate Project Control staffing and implementation of leading practices, procedures and tools.
- Oversight and analysis at a portfolio level to provide overall performance insights and ensure project histories are secured (i.e. cost records, lessons learned, KPIs)
- Continuous improvement of internal Project Controls and Project Management standards, processes and procedures to optimize project delivery.
- Leadership and fostering development of a high-skill, high-performance Project Controls team.
- The position will appeal to an experienced, well-rounded Project Controls Leader who thrives in dynamic and collaborative team environment and has interest in being part of an ambitious build-out of renewable energy assets.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

**Leadership Expectations**
- Act as a trusted advisor to the key stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with business leaders to develop a clear understanding of business needs.
- Set clear direction and accountability for the Project Controls and Construction teams collaboratively
- Commitment to a strong psychologically safe culture
- Promote cross-collaboration within other business units and break down silos
- Set priorities and enforce agreed deadlines
- Drive for results with a strong execution ability
- Actively demonstrate TransAlta values and implement a culture of learning, purpose, and results

**Project Support and Oversight**
- Ensure all projects have practical project control plans supported by leading industry practices, processes and procedures.
- Ensure individual projects have appropriate cost, schedule, risk, reporting, and governance management strategies.
- Support development of construction and equipment supply contracts to ensure appropriate Project Controls requirements are embedded.
- Review key project deliverables for quality and completeness (i.e. cost estimates, integrated schedules, basis documents)
- Confirm team members are utilizing the latest policies, procedures, tools, and systems.
- Monitor and analyze project and portfolio level performance indicators highlighting risks and trends for Senior Leadership.
- Participate in project gate and readiness reviews.
- Participate in monthly project reviews.
- Membership in Project Steering Committees
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly portfolio reporting.
- Assist with internal / external project audits and implementation of recommendations.
- Support annual project budget submissions and financial approvals
- Maintain the portfolio level Lessons Learned Database and oversee implementation of improvement recommendations.
- Maintain the portfolio level cost history database and associated KPIs

**Resourcing and Staff Development**
- Maintain a data-driven staffing and resource plan to ensure appropriate Project Controls coverage is in place across the project portfolio.
- Coordinate with the Growth and Construction Leadership Teams to ensure individual projects have adequate Project Controls support.
- Set and implement tactical and strategic goals for the Project Controls Team in alignment with corporate and department objectives.
- Supervise and mentor Project Controls staff providing coaching, guidance, and feedback as needed.
- Perform regular performance assessments for all Project Contr

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