Project Controls Lead

**Company Overview**:
APTIM Services Canada Corp is a leader in plant services to the oil, gas and chemical industries. We provide on-going support and long-term services through maintenance, modifications, and specialty services to provide solutions that are safe, innovative, and efficient. Our comprehensive range of maintenance and supporting services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

**Job Overview**:
Reporting to the Site Manager/Project Manager, the Project Controls Lead will be accountable for the hands-on administration and coordination of the Planning, Scheduling, Cost, Progress Measurement and Change Management obligations of the contract.

The role is expected to regularly liaise with Site Manager/Project Manager, Discipline Leads, Billing Team, Subcontractors, field supervision and clients.

**Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities**:

- Understand contract requirements
- Cost, quantity and labor hour tracking
- Implement project WBS/CBS in alignment with project needs
- Develop, maintain/adjust project baseline schedule and progress update
- Coordinate with the Project Team/Disciplines Leads/Subcontractors/Owner for incorporating their inputs into the project schedule
- Analyze schedule impacts and changes and develop recovery plans
- Cost reporting, work with the client/Project Team on required formats and report at established frequencies internally and as required by the client
- Monitor project budget, earned vs burned hours, analyze risk and opportunities and provide feedback to the site project team
- Ensure that all reports and analyses are consistent, and deadlines are met
- Generate performance KPI’s/Dashboard Reporting
- Identify trends and scope changes
- Provide budget development support and conform estimate to align with execution strategy
- Implement Project Controls system set up and facilitate required training of junior PC staff
- Lead cost forecast process
- Lead change management process
- Cash Flow development & reporting
- Analyze and report on schedule risks
- Integrate risk management output into schedules and mitigation planning
- Provide risk analysis, feedback and recommendations/ corrective measures to Project Management
- Host/Participate in progress meetings with project stakeholders
- Ensure the project closeout process is aligned with corporate/client requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in the Oil Sands, Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, Power Generation or Mining Facilities
- Mechanical Services Trade Certificate, College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Must possess advanced Primavera and Microsoft Excel skills
- Must be detailed oriented with strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to present complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks

**What We Offer**:
APTIM is pleased to offer a total compensation package. This includes a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits plan, as well as personal development, career advancement and long-term employment opportunities.

**What We do**:
Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions. We do this by leveraging teams that include engineers, scientists, builders, economists, craft professionals, procurement, logistics and process experts.

**Who We Are**:
APTIM specializes in **engineering, program management, environmental services, disaster recovery, complex facility maintenance, and construction services. **Serving Government, Oil, Gas, Chemical, Industrial, Commercial, and Power clients, we are your partner and relentless advocate.
- APTIM is a place where our people make a difference, not just a living_.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Work Location: One location