Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. (VanPile) is a division of Carlson Construction Group, a leading BC-based construction organization specializing in marine, heavy civil, foundation, and infrastructure projects. Since 1913, VanPile has played a key role in building and maintaining major marine infrastructure along British Columbia's coastline and inland waterways. With a longstanding reputation for quality, safety, and reliability, we take pride in delivering complex projects that strengthen communities across Western Canada.

Learn more at

www.vanpile.com

Build Your Career with One of Canada’s Leading Heavy Civil and Marine Contractors

Are you a seasoned project controls professional with a passion for delivering complex heavy civil, marine, industrial, or infrastructure projects?

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. (VanPile)

is seeking an

Intermediate Project Controls Specialist

to join our team at our

Head Office in North Vancouver, BC . Reporting to the Project Controls Manager and working closely with Project Managers and operational teams, this position plays a critical role in planning, monitoring, and controlling project performance across multiple projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys influencing project success through effective cost, schedule, risk, and change management practices.

About the Role As an Intermediate Project Controls Specialist, you will support project teams throughout the project lifecycle by establishing and maintaining effective project control systems, developing accurate reporting, monitoring project performance,



and providing valuable forecasting and analytical insights.

Key Responsibilities

Convert proposal estimates into detailed project budgets and control baselines

Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost codes, and project budgets

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly project performance reporting

Analyze cost and schedule variances and provide forecasting insights

Support project managers with cost, schedule, change, and risk management activities

Maintain and update project risk registers

Review project contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Support project change management processes, including tracking and documentation

Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts

Ensure compliance with corporate project controls standards and procedures

Prepare internal and external project performance reports

Assist with claims documentation and substantiation for complex projects

Provide project controls guidance and strategic recommendations to project teams

Collaborate closely with project managers, project coordinators, and contract specialists

Coach and mentor project staff on project controls processes and best practices

Qualifications & Experience Required

Minimum

5 years of Project Controls experience

within heavy civil, marine,



industrial, energy, or construction projects

Demonstrated success supporting fixed-price, unit-rate, or EPC project environments

Solid understanding of:

Cost management

Change management

Forecasting and reporting

Experience reviewing and interpreting project contracts

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective project control systems

Experience preparing management reports and performance dashboards

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business, or related degree/diploma

Experience with

Microsoft Project

and/or

Primavera P6

Experience with ERP systems and project cost management software

Knowledge of claims management and contract administration

Professional certification such as PMP, AACE, CCP, or equivalent is considered an asset

Skills & Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate:

High professional and ethical standards

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Strong relationship-building capabilities

Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach

Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Ability to mentor and train others in project controls practices

What's

in it for you?

Competitive Compensation

– Competitive base salary, company-paid RRSP contri

📌 Project Controls Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Carlson Construction Group
📍 Winnipeg