Senior Manager/Director, Project Controls

Date: Nov 27, 2025 Location: Calgary, AB, CA #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: TransAlta Job Type: Full time - Salaried Work Arrangement: Hybrid Senior Manager/Director Project of Project Controls WHO WE ARE Our Power, Your Possibilities At TransAlta, we don’t justgenerate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy - we’ll provide the platform. ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting new leadership opportunity for a Senior Manager/Director of Project Controls to join our Project Delivery & Construction team 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 Management and Construction teams. This role reports directly to the Vice President, Project Delivery & Construction, will lead a dedicated team of Project Controls professionals in providing comprehensive Project Controls support across a portfolio of large-scale energy construction projects ($100M+). 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 energy assets. A DAY IN THE LIFE Leadership Expectations Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders while setting clear direction and accountability for the Project Controls teams collaboratively Apply consistent performance management, coaching, feedback, and corrective action Actively demonstrate TransAlta values and implement a culture of learning, purpose, and results Commit to a strong psychologically safe culture 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 engineering, 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) Monitor and analyse project and portfolio level performance indicators highlighting risks and trends for Senior Leadership Membership in Project Steering Committees 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 Provide guidance, support and mentorship to Lead Developers, Project Managers, Engineers, and other team members on Project Controls leading practices and methodologies. Governance and Process Coordinate with the Senior Advisor, Project Delivery to pursue and implement continuous improvements and innovations Review existing Project Controls processes, procedures, templates, and tools with a view to efficient project delivery Contribute to continuous improvement of Project Management software systems WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU