Project Control Manager

Project Controls Manager

Location: Vancouver Lower Mainland

Salary: $135,000 - $175,000

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Manager to support heavy industrial capital, maintenance and turnaround work. This role is responsible for overseeing project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced brownfield environments. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, analytical, and adaptable, with strong experience managing project controls for large industrial construction or maintenance projects.

Must Haves:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent related experience
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in project controls within heavy industrial, oil refinery, expansion, or turnaround/shutdown environments
- Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling methodologies
- Proven ability to manage complex brownfield project environments with frequent scope changes
- Demonstrated expertise in cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and progress reporting
- Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods, work sequencing, and industrial maintenance workflows
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including subcontractors, engineers, project managers, and field supervisors
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving project priorities
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities

Nice to Haves:

- P6 certification, PMP, CCP, or equivalent professional designation
- Experience with large-scale refinery expansion projects or major industrial shutdowns/turnarounds
- Experience using cost management software or integrated project controls platforms
- Familiarity with progress measurement systems, productivity tracking, and field-level data collection tools
- Background in mechanical contracting or refinery maintenance contracting
- Experience developing dashboards or reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
- Knowledge of risk management practices including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for all phases of mechanical construction, maintenance, and turnaround activities
- Integrate subcontractor schedules into a unified master schedule to ensure alignment with project milestones and deliverables
- Monitor schedule performance, identify variances, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines
- Lead cost control activities including budget development, forecasting, earned value analysis, and variance reporting
- Track project progress, productivity, and performance indicators to support accurate decision-making
- Prepare and deliver regular progress updates, dashboards, and analytical reports to project leadership and stakeholders
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and field teams to coordinate work sequencing and address constraints
- Anticipate risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to reduce schedule delays and cost impacts
- Maintain accurate documentation of schedule changes, cost movements, and project controls assumptions
- Participate in project meetings and contribute to strategic planning, execution readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the development of work breakdown structures, coding structures, and project controls standards
- Ensure project controls processes align with industry best practices and contribute to consistent project delivery