Project Controls Analyst

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Project Controls Analyst, you will be responsible for providing presentation of data and analysis for residential and commercial construction projects, maintenance programs and operational activity. Primary duties include:

- Lead and collaborate with Project Managers to gather and confirm project reporting information.
- Compile project and program reporting, analysis and recommendations for Project Managers and Leadership.
- Extract and manipulate large amounts of project data.
- Understand construction project schedules, risks, budgets, accruals, forecasting, and earned value.
- Coordinate, review and track invoices, status reports, change orders, and contingency use.
- Participate in project reviews on budget adherence, risk, schedule, and partner management.
- Manage Capital Development project budgets, ensure adequate cashflow is available.
- Track and ensure project funding sources are spent in alignment with their respective restrictions.
- Create and manage project delivery, maintenance, operations, and asset management dashboards.
- Ensure annual budgets are fully utilized.
- Collaborate with an internal technology team to make system improvements.
- Work with Supply and Asset Management to set up new contracts and/or contract extensions.
- Review and develop recommendations and lead the creation of effective project control processes.
- Support the development of the Project Management Office (PMO) by helping to set project standards, efficient processes, and creative effective project templates.
- Coordinate monthly project status report meetings with project managers and the leadership team.
- Ensure the process to develop project reports is efficient and with up-to-date documented instructions.
- Attend construction site visits and project start up meetings on site.
- Complete annual project assessments and support the development of suggested PMO improvements.
- Distribute monthly project data to all partners including coordinating website publishing.

**Qualifications**
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related field and at least 5 years of experience in Project Cost Controls or Project Management is required. Experience in Asset Management may be considered.
- Previous knowledge and/or experience with construction project management is required.
- Experience in reporting, monitoring, and forecasting of project performance is required.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and financial management systems is required.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation will be considered an asset.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager and Microsoft Power BI will also be considered assets.
- You are a strong collaborator with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams with the ability to also work independently.
- You have excellent customer service and communication skills and can balance competing priorities.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Calgary Housing
- Position Type: 1 Permanent
- Location: 200, 2535 3 Avenue SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $41.28 - 55.18 per hour (2024 Rates)
- 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 #: 310665