Intermediate Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist (Intermediate)

Vancouver, BC or REMOTE

Introduction

Our client, a well-known operator within the Mining and Minerals industry, is seeking an intermediate level Project Controller to support their project operations in British Columbia.

Reporting to the Lead Project Controls, the Project Controls Specialist will serve as a resource for implementing project controls methods, procedures, and systems on medium to major projects. This role will support projects in both study (up to and including Feasibility) and execution (Detailed Design, Construction).

Responsibilities

• Responsible to develop the project Control Accounts as an integration point of Cost, Schedule, Resourcing, and Procurement.
• Responsible for performing project control audits on service providers, as appropriate.
• Responsible for integrating the cost, schedule, change management and contract/procurement plans and activities to ensure alignment in monitoring and reporting cost, schedule and progress.
• Responsible for the completion and gathering of all project stage information for inclusion in the in-house project database.
• Responsible for preparation of all monthly project presentations, as appropriate.
• Responsible for preparation and application of the project specific procedures and guidelines for project controls in alignment with the Project Procedures Manual (PPM) and project set-up requirements.
• Responsible to arrange and facilitate the weekly Project Controls review meetings, change management meetings, project services meetings, or any other regularly occurring meeting, as appropriate.
• Support the independent review of project controls plans and performance for Setup Checks, Health Checks, or Stage Gates.
• Responsible to develop appropriate RFP criteria, define bid evaluation criteria, and conduct bid reviews of consultants and contractors in the function of Project Controls.
• Responsible to provide support and interface with Project Accounting and/or Business Unit Finance groups.
• Responsible for developing and/or reviewing project controls management plans, both internal and from service providers, specifically in the areas of: Estimating, Planning, Cost Management, Change Management, Progress & Performance Management, and Reporting.
• Assist in developing and reviewing Work Breakdown Structures, Work Packages, Estimates and Schedules at each phase of the project.
• Responsible for preparation of the project weekly and monthly reports.
• Responsible to provide timely, accurate, and in-depth analysis of project health with respect to trends and variances on the Control Accounts; provide root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Transfer learning from actual project controls implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring Project Controls Overviews and Standards are properly applied and followed on the project with respect to Project Controls.
• Assist with the development, modification and/or implementation of project controls techniques and methods.

Requirements

· Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance or business, or diploma in a trade is required.

· 5+ years of project controls experience, with preference to mining/industrial projects, is required.

· 3+ years of project controls experience in an Owner’s role is required.

· 3+ years of field experience is required.

· Demonstrated proficiency in project management and project controls techniques and principles is required.

· Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry is required.

· Experience in both Study and Execution stages of projects is required.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

· Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities are required.

· Experience using cost control software such as PRISM or Cleopatra is considered an asset.

· Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset.

· PEng or AScT registration considered an asset.

· CCP, CEP, PMP or other similar designations considered an asset.

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