Who We Are

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, andmaintainthe critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.

Driven bya clear visionto strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by ourSTRIDEvalues - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth,mentorshipand collaboration where safety always come first.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Western Canada Project Controls Supervisor, the Project Controller is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of project controls functions during all stages of the project lifecycle. The Project Controller is responsible for maintaining the integrity of all data within the construction management software (budgets, spends, forecasts) and to create accurate financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. The Project Controller will also support the Project Managers in schedule adjustments and change management.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

- Set up and maintain assigned projects in InEight and Vista, ensuring project budgets, cost codes, contract values, and billing arrangements align with approved estimates and contract requirements.
- Participate in estimate-to-execution handovers, ensuring scope assumptions, exclusions, procurement requirements,



and known risks are incorporated into project controls baselines.
- Maintain and update project forecasts and workbooks, reviewing actual costs, labour hours, productivity, equipment usage, purchase orders, and commitments against remaining work.
- Review project forecasts with Project Managers, validating estimates to complete, estimates at completion, cost phasing, and projected completion dates.
- Monitor and explain project cost and margin variances, identify potential risks, and document forecast assumptions and corrective actions.
- Review project schedules and assess the impact of schedule changes on cost forecasts, project performance, and cash flow.
- Prepare and maintain project financial reports, including cost summaries, earned value, accruals, milestone updates, and monthly financial reporting inputs.
- Prepare and reconcile earned value reporting for fixed-price (FP) and time-and-materials (T&M;) projects, investigating discrepancies between project management systems and supporting financial records.
- Coordinate vendor accruals by identifying outstanding work and materials, validating supporting documentation, and reconciling accruals against received invoices.
- Coordinate project billing activities by reviewing contract requirements, preparing billing documentation, monitoring invoice readiness,



and supporting accounts receivable and cash flow reporting.
- Review vendor invoices and timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate project coding, ensuring approvals are completed in accordance with delegated authority.
- Track approved and pending project changes, assessing their impact on project costs, revenue, schedule, and overall margin.
- Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for project reviews, management reporting, and major-project presentations.
- Complete project cost and revenue reconciliations, resolve outstanding commitments and accruals, and coordinate financial closeout activities.
- Maintain project controls documentation and reporting standards, identify opportunities for process improvements, and escalation financial risks, discrepancies, and other project concerns to appropriate stakeholders.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening including professional reference checks and a criminal record check.

What We’re Looking For

- Post-secondary education or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in project controls, cost control, finance, accounting, or a related project environment, with the ability to independently manage routine project controls activities.
- Experience within an EPC, industrial construction, or engineering workplace is preferred.
- Practical understanding of construction proje

📌 Project Controller (Edmonton)
🏢 Rising Edge Group
📍 Edmonton