Project Controls Analyst

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As the Project Controls Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the financial, schedule performance of assigned portfolio of projects. You will also accurately and timely present capital program and project portfolio information in the corporate P2M solution. Primary duties include:

- Ensure correct setup, maintenance and validation of project financial data in the corporate software including the creation, analysis and reconciliation of budgets, cost flows, commitments and journal entries against general ledger.
- Conduct consolidated project, program and portfolio reporting, analysis and recommendations including expenditures, forecasts, change orders, accruals and commitments to maintain financial transparency and efficiency.
- Develop and maintain project schedules to reflect expected capital project delivery timelines and key milestones.
- Consolidate and visualize large and complex data sets to provide business intelligence for analysis and recommendations.
- Assist in creating and managing project and portfolio dashboards.
- Provide support and guidance to Project Managers and Leaders.
- Participate in setting up new contracts and/or contract extensions by creating requisitions and processing change request orders.
- Review vendor invoices for compliance, ensures proper financial coding and allocations used for invoice processing.
- Conduct analysis to identify and initiate capital budget changes and transfers to correctly allocate project funding.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or related field and at least 5 years project controls experience is required.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) Power BI and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- A project management certification such as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Certification (PMP), or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) will be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in project management software (for example: Microsoft Project, Primavera, Ecosys or similar) and previous experience developing implementing processes.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, analytical and customer service skills are essential.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Mobility

Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 2808 Spiller Road SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $42.62 - 56.97 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 312696