Our Transmission group is looking to add a RoW Project Controls Administrator to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB.Reporting to the Manager, RoW Project Controls &

- Estimating, we are seeking a detail-oriented project controls professional to work closely with our field, lands, permitting and GIS teams and with client representatives. This position will help keep the numbers behind our RoW work accurate and current, from the estimate through to the final invoice. That means building estimates and budgets in InEight, tracking cost, progress and performance on a portfolio of projects, and preparing the progress packages our clients use for inspection and that support our billings. It will also help keep our project systems (InEight, Ecosys, GISCloud, RowAmps and our GIS data tools) set up, connected and working for the people who use them, and will lead one area for the whole group (such as InEight and estimating, or systems and data integration).Valard’s Right-of-Way (RoW) team manages forestry, access, lands, operational permitting and reclamation for major transmission projects across Canada. Our team brings together engineering, forestry, planning, environment, regulatory, project controls and GIS expertise.Duties and Responsibilities

Estimating &

- Bid Support

Setting up bid cost structures and entering estimates in InEight for recent bids, ECI pricing and repricingBuilding quantity and cost take-offs from GIS volumes, access and pad plans, and planning inputsRequesting and comparing subcontractor and vendor quotes;

maintaining the bid trackerBudget, Forecast &

- Cost Control

Turning awarded estimates into InEight budgets (WBS, cost codes, budget imports and revisions)Keeping InEight and Ecosys aligned on quantities and costPreparing monthly forecasts, accruals and variance reports, and flagging overruns earlyTracking subcontractor deliverables against budget, scope and scheduleProgress Measurement,



Client Reporting &

- Billing

Measuring installed quantities and percent complete using field reports, LEMs and GISCloud dataPreparing progress packages for client inspection and reconciling quantities with client inspectorsPreparing progress billing backup and tracking earned versus billedProducing monthly cost and performance reportsProcurement &

- Change Management

Raising and tracking purchase orders;

reviewing invoices and cost codingLogging, pricing and backing up change orders and claimsSystems, IT &

- GIS Data Tools

Keeping InEight, Ecosys, GISCloud, RowAmps and field hardware and software working;

first point of contact for user issuesMaintaining the link between GIS data and cost and progress tracking with our GIS teamTraining staff on our systems and helping roll out new tools, including AI toolsRequirements

Post-Secondary education in construction management, engineering technology, business administration, accounting/finance, GIS or information systems, or a related fieldEquivalent experience will be considered3 years in project controls, estimating, cost administration or project/contract administration, ideally in construction, transmission or linear infrastructureWorking knowledge of InEight and Ecosys, or comparable estimating and project controls softwareUnderstanding of unit-rate, hourly and lump-sum contracts and of progress measurementComfortable working with GIS data (QGIS, ArcGIS, GISCloud) and troubleshooting software and field devicesAccurate,



organized and able to manage several projects and deadlines at oncePreferred Skills / Qualifications

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar reporting toolsExperience with RoW activities (clearing, access, reclamation)CET, AACE (CCT / CCP) or PMP / CAPM designationBenefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.Visit us at and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Right Of Way Project Controls Administrator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Valard Group
📍 Winnipeg