Project Controls Specialist

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering a sustainable future for people and planet. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we're a growth-oriented North American power producer that creates innovative electricity solutions to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations.

From Alberta to Alabama, we're innovating power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We believe in empowering our people and supporting them with holistic benefits and programs so they can thrive in all aspects of life. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe, inclusive environment, and we live by our

values
- With us, your contributions matter. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future

Your Opportunity

One Temporary (Up to 24 Months) Full Time Position.

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Construction team.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Controls Specialist will play a key role in the supporting the construction of two utility-scale projects in Ontario.

You will contribute to our team by- The overall monitoring, forecasting, reporting, processing of the project.- Merging contractor schedules, permitting schedules, procurement schedules, etc. to create the overall project schedule.- Overseeing the coordination of requisitions and purchase orders.- Providing feedback and recommendations for cost management to Senior Project Manager.- Following up, investigating and resolving cost issues.- Verifying, challenging, and confirming charges to the project from contractors and vendors.- Providing input to Senior Project Manager and the asset managers with regards to budgets, budget development and spending.- Analyzing and forecasting costing trends for the Assets, for both routine and project work and notifies managers and coordinators as necessary.

What you will bring to the role

Education- Completion of a recognized trade certification and/or completed post-secondary degree.- Education equivalency may be considered.

**Experience**:
- 5-years previous Construction Project Management or Project Controls.- Preferred (but not required) project experience:
- Thermal (natural gas power generating stations).-
- Battery Energy Storage Systems would be an asset.-
- Electrical substations.Technical Experience:
- Required software experience:
- Oracle Primavera-
- MS Excel-
- Preferred (but not required) software experience:
- Oracle UnifierWorking Conditions:
- Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.- Work will be conducted in the Eastern Time Zone (Ontario).- The “Home Office” will be Newmarket, ON or Windsor, ON.

Additional Details

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.


Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.