Project Controls Specialist

CDN is a recognized industry leader in the energy services sector. CDN is a full-service provider with expertise in E&I maintenance, renewables/solar, major projects, combustion & emissions reduction, and measurement.

We are looking to hire a **Project Controls Specialist** out of either our **Calgary, Edmonton or Grande Prairie** branch. The Project Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting CDN with project performance information and reliable data. This position will focus on the integration of progress reporting and cost/margin performance against estimate baseline budgets to facilitate informed decision making. Provides mentorship and guidance to other team members.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain a reporting architecture and project lifecycle data environment for multidimensional performance and historical reporting.
- Leverage automation through Power Platform/Power BI to eliminate inefficient manual processes.
- Analyze and report on project revenue, progress and efficiency performance, and cost forecasts.
- Track actual project costs against budgets, contract expenditures, including change orders and contingency usage and analyze variances, reporting deviations to the project team.
- Keep Major Projects management team informed of project-related trends and risks; present results as needed.
- Participate and present in internal CMT project related and external client related meetings as required.
- Ensure adherence to client standards, contract management, and document control management.
- Drive standardization in processes to ensure quality data and efficient project reporting delivery.
- Collaborate with procurement for proper cost allocation of materials and monitor contract expenditures.
- Able to quickly grasp complex system requirements and convey them to a variety of audiences from senior level management to field level staff.
- Prepare required project set up documentation, project templates, rate sheet/ticket, and other required project kick off tasks.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members.
- All other duties as assigned.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Related University degree, college diploma, and/or trade certification and typically 9 or more years of related experience; or combination of formal education and experience.
- Expertise with project controls concepts and tools.
- Experience in record keeping, cost control and contract management.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organizational goals.
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple concurrent assignments.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and commitment to accuracy.
- Experience with data automation and integration, particularly Power BI.
- Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with business units, corporate departments, key managers, team members and other stakeholders.
- Prior experience in a construction setting, either in the field or corporate.
- Advanced Microsoft office skills (Word, Excell, PowerPoint, Outlook).

**Our employment benefits include**:

- Belonging to a strong, motivating team.
- On-the-job training and a commitment to mentorship from invested, industry-leading professionals.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and RRSP-matching program.
- Opportunities for advancement.

**At CDN, our employees are united by our four core values**:

- Character.
- Connection.
- Drive.
- Growth.
- CDN is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be an employer of choice dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a safe and respectful environment where everyone can succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors._