Manager, Project Controls

**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.

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Manager, Project Controls reports directly to the Vice President, Projects and 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.

You will be responsible for:
Oversight at an 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 professional who appreciates a collaborative team environment and is interested in participating in an ambitious build-out of renewable energy assets.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

**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.
- 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 Controls staff and provide constructive feedback.
- Ensure all Project Controls Team members are current with leading industry practice and have professional development goals aligned with that objective.
- Provide cultural leadership for the Project Control Team

**Governance and Process**
- Coordinate with the Senior Advisor, Project Delivery to pursue and implement continuous improvements to policies, processes, procedures, tools, and templates.
- Provide insight into Project Controls leading practice