Overview Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a

Sr. Project Controls Specialist

to join our team in

Vancouver, Edmonton, or Calgary . This is a

full-time

position. As a key member of our Project Controls team, you will play a critical role in managing project costs and ensuring that our business is operating efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's success and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

Responsibilities

Monitor project costs and commitments to budget and forecasts and identify any variances to provide recommendations for cost reduction and control.

Assist in the development of change order requests, maintain change control as well as manage trend and change order registries.

Prepare regular project cost reports and dashboards to track project key milestones, baseline dates, trends and current targets.

Develop and implement cost control strategies to minimize expenditures and maximize profitability.

Conduct regular cost audits to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.

Provide cost control insights in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve overall performance.





Collect and vet daily timesheets, resolving timesheet discrepancies with Project Managers.

Participate in project meetings and reviews to provide cost performance updates to support informed decision-making.

Prepare monthly project payment applications as part of the invoicing process.

Assist with basic vendor invoice validation and coding (vendor, dates, project, supporting documentation) and route issues for resolution.

Contribute to project risk assessments by identifying potential cost exposures.

In addition to the above primary responsibilities, this position may provide support, as required, for the following:

Project Schedule Development and Maintenance using P6 or MS Projects.

Assist with sub-contractor management.

Assist with preparation of proposal content.

Develop and maintain detailed schedule baselines.

Other administrative support duties as required.

Qualifications and Assets

University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Construction or Accounting. or other related fields. Other post-secondary education may be considered.

AACE Certifications are an asset but not required.

10+ years of proven work experience in Cost Control or Project Controls in construction, engineering or manufacturing industries is preferred.





Proven track record of successfully managing project costs and identifying cost savings opportunities, managing change and contractor performance evaluation.

Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, risk management and contract language.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI, Primavera P6, MS Projects and Teams.

An independent, self-starter and team player with a positive attitude who is able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to read and follow contract and billing requirements.

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably BST 11, is an asset.

Excellent attention to detail and analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Clear communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Base Salary Range

$90,000 – 120,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.

The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.

The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.

Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

What we offer Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and qualified office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential, which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us

📌 Sr. Project Controls Specialist (Calgary)
🏢 Thurber Engineering
📍 Calgary