- Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated project schedules and cost control systems to ensure alignment with project objectives

- Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Accountant to establish baseline schedules (cost and resource loaded), set up program and projects' control budget and tasks

- Perform ongoing schedule updates and cost tracking, including progress measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis by updating the actual cost and resources in the schedule

- Prepare and maintain cash flow projections, budget forecasts, and schedule forecasts, ensuring consistency between cost and schedule data

- Monitor project performance related to scope, schedule, and cost, and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur

- Analyze and report on schedule performance (critical path, delays, float) and cost performance (earned value, variances, trends)

- Support and administer change management processes, including evaluation of both schedule and cost impacts, and implementing the change orders in the Project CBS and the schedule

- Prepare Backup for the Invoices in full liaison with Project Accountant

- Support Project Managers to prepare input for the monthly reports

- Interface with project team and subs on all project controls matters related to scheduling and cost management

- Implement and support project control processes, including progress measurement, forecasting, change control, and reporting cycles

- Track, document, and communicate variances, trends, and risks affecting both schedule and budget





- Maintain accurate data in a centralized system of record to ensure consistency and reliability of project reporting

Requirements

- Strong understanding of both scheduling and cost control principles, including CPM scheduling and earned value management (EVM)

- Proven experience in developing and managing project schedules and budgets within engineering and construction environments

- Ability to integrate cost and schedule data to provide meaningful performance insights and forecasts

- Experience in preparing cost and resource loaded schedules and updating the actual costs and resources monthly to prepare the cashflow and resource forecast

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy, completeness, and consistency

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting

- Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to anticipate risks and support decision-making

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or related field





- 10+ years of experience in project controls, including both scheduling and cost controls

- Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 for schedule development, resource loading, and cost integration

- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and earned value analysis

- Familiarity with project management systems such as SharePoint, Trimble Unity Construct, Aconex, or similar

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard business tools

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced expertise in project controls, including scheduling and cost management, with a strong focus on data accuracy and performance analysis. Proficient in integrating cost and schedule data to provide actionable insights and forecasts in engineering and construction environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Primavera P6 Expertise

- Earned Value Management (EVM)

- Cost Control Principles

- Project Scheduling

- Budget Forecasting

Hard Skills

- Cost Control

- Schedule Development

- Variance Analysis

- Progress Measurement

- Change Management

- Data Accuracy

- Forecasting

- Critical Path Analysis

- Resource Loading

- Budget Management

Soft Skills

- Analytical Skills

- Problem-Solving

- Organizational Skills

- Communication Skills

- Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

- Project Controls

- Engineering

- Construction

- Cost Management

- Schedule Management

Tools & Technologies

- Primavera P6

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Word

- SharePoint

- Trimble Unity Construct

- Aconex

📌 Project Controls Specialist (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton