As a Project Controls Specialist, you will support the successful delivery of capital projects and annual Turnarounds at our Saint John Refinery by developing project baselines, monitoring performance, managing cost controls, and delivering accurate, timely reporting. Your goal will be to ensure procedures, reporting, and data are streamlined where possible while supporting safe, on-time, and on-budget project execution. Your success will come from partnering closely with cross-functional teams, maintaining reliable project data and controls, and providing clear insights that support effective decision-making across the project portfolio.

What We Offer

Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

Versatile Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project baselines, forecasts, and cost control tools throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure project controls are aligned with approved cost estimates and Primavera P6 schedules

Monitor project costs, commitments, and forecast performance against approved budgets

Analyze project performance trends and identify risks, opportunities, and variances

Manage change control processes and contingency tracking throughout project execution

Prepare and deliver accurate, timely project cost and performance reports to stakeholders

Partner with project teams,



contractors, and suppliers to validate scope and monitor project commitments

Support annual Turnarounds and capital project planning, execution, and reporting activities

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls, reporting, and data management practices.

Your Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret project performance data and identify trends

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database tools

Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships across engineering, procurement, construction, operations, finance, safety, quality, and contractor teams

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Your Experience

Post-secondary education in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum three years of relevant experience in project controls, project management, engineering, construction, or a related business environment

Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or Power Apps, as well as AACE or PMP certification, would be considered assets

The expected salary range for this position is $80,836.00 - $107,108 . Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

Job Requirements - Work Experience
Business

Job Requirements - Education
Bachelors

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📌 Project Controls Specialist (New Brunswick)
🏢 Irving Oil
📍 New Brunswick