Manager, Project Controls

Highlights of the Job

EPCOR Water Services (EWS) is hiring a full-time, permanent Manager, Project Controls to join our dynamic team. This role is based at the Rossdale Watermark Building, located on the Treatment Plant site in Edmonton.

Lead the Future of Project Controls

As Manager, Project Controls, you’ll drive the strategy and delivery of project control functions across EWS. You’ll lead process design, tool implementation, and team development to support Project Managers in delivering successful capital projects and programs.

Your responsibilities will span estimating, scheduling, cost and risk management, and performance analysis assuring data-driven decisions across the portfolio. You’ll also oversee the building and maintenance of key systems such as WBS/CBS frameworks, integrated master schedules, estimating and risk databases, and intuitive dashboards that bring clarity to project performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

As Manager, Project Controls, you’ll report to the Senior Manager, PMO and lead a team focused on delivering high-quality project control services across EPCOR’s EWS portfolio. You’ll drive planning, execution, and continuous improvement in estimating, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.

Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning & Execution

- Contribute to the PMO’s annual operational plan, setting clear priorities and anticipating delivery challenges.
- Align team goals with EPCOR’s project management strategy and ensure resources and budgets are in place to meet targets.
- Adapt to shifting priorities and remove barriers to successful execution.

Operational Excellence

- Champion consistent use of project control processes, tools, and standards.
- Identify and implement improvements that enhance efficiency and value.
- Lead change management for new systems and methodologies.

Team Leadership & Development

- Build and lead a high-performing team through recruitment, development, and retention.
- Set clear performance objectives and hold team members accountable.
- Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and identify opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensure alignment between Project Controls and other EWS functions.
- Represent EWS in organizational project management communities of practice.

Project Controls Delivery

- Oversee all aspects of project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost forecasting, and risk management.
- Ensure timely and accurate tracking of project performance metrics.
- Provide expert guidance to Project Managers on baseline development, change control, and risk mitigation.
- Lead scenario planning and advanced analysis to support decision-making.

Performance & Metrics

- Develop KPIs that support project and portfolio decision-making.
- Ensure project data is accurate, accessible, and actionable.
- Create dashboards that clearly communicate performance and support strategic decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Liaise with teams such as Finance, IT, HSE, and SCM to support integrated project delivery.

What’s Required to Be Successful

Education & Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA is an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other PMI certifications are considered assets.
- Certifications in Cost Engineering (AACE), Project Controls (CCP/PSP), or related disciplines are also beneficial.

Experience

- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project, program, and portfolio management, with a strong focus on project controls.
- At least 3 years of experience leading and coaching multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven experience with large, complex infrastructure projects in a leadership capacity.
- Background in engineering design and construction; experience in water and wastewater systems is an asset.
- Demonstrated success in process improvement initiatives.
- Hands-on experience in developing cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, risk management plans, and project schedules.

Technical Expertise

- Deep understanding of project delivery methodologies and industry best practices.
- Strong knowledge of all phases of project management—from initiation to close-out.
- Expertise in project controls including estimating, scheduling, forecasting, risk and issue management, and performance measurement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio, SharePoint, Outlook).
- Skilled in project controls tools such as Oracle, MS Project, Primavera, B2W, Power BI, and other cost/schedule tracking systems.
- Familiarity with data governance, digital integration, and analytics visualization principles.
- Experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, Power View, and dashboard development is an asset.

Leadership & Interpers