Turner & Townsend Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Project Controls Specialist with more than five years of progressive responsibility supporting the successful delivery of large‑scale construction projects in the energy sector. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. You understand the project delivery lifecycle and construction activities, and possess strong customer relationships and commitment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

- Investigate project issues and reported incidents; recommend practical solutions.
- Review contractors’ construction schedules and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Compile site data and update the central reporting system with a focus on schedule and cost risks.
- Verify contractor daily, weekly, and monthly reports against actual site conditions; identify discrepancies, follow up for corrections, and escalate when needed.
- Apply project management and project controls principles in day‑to‑day work.
- Work effectively within a matrix organization and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Risk Management Responsibilities

- Support risk identification, assessment, and analysis activities.
- Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring accurate mitigation tracking.
- Support scenario planning and contingency development.
- Escalate high‑impact risks to the Risk Lead and Project Controls leadership.
- Monitor risk and opportunity trigger points to support cost profiling and timely risk budget decisions.
- Assist in developing clear and measurable management responses and assessing post‑mitigation outcomes.
- Prepare and present timely,



fit‑for‑purpose risk reports for project and senior leadership.
- Communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, with project teams and stakeholders.
- Use industry tools effectively (intermediate to advanced MS Excel required; Power BI, EcoSys, and Procore are assets).

Job Conditions

- Regular site visits are required to Edmonton’s surrounding area.
- Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Project Management Team.

Qualifications

- Solid understanding of project Controls methodologies and sequence of activities on major projects.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative risk management methods.
- Ability to develop proactive mitigation strategies and opportunity plans.

Plus

- Experience facilitating risk workshops.
- Pipeline project experience.
- Previous experience in risk‑specific roles.
- CCP or PMP certification.
- Procore or other risk management tools experience.

Benefits

- 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services).
- Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program.
- RRSP option with company matching.
- Annual learning and development budget.
- Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth.
- Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role.
- Work‑life balance: vacation, flex and sick days.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives.
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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📌 Risk Analyst (Edmonton)
🏢 Turner & Townsend
📍 Edmonton