Project Control Analyst Jobs

Adecco is currently recruiting for a full-time Sr. Project Controls Analyst/ Advisor in Fort McMurray, AB, to work a long-term contract at a well-established energy company majoring in the production of synthetic crude from oil sands.

In this role, you will be a key member of the integrated project team whose primary objective will be the creation & maintenance of the WBS in SAP, issuing purchase requests, managing work order controls, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of month-end accruals and financial project reporting, updating of project forecast entry in SAP, completing project financial close out and preparing progress and performance reporting.

The Project Control Advisor will be proficient using SAP, Excel and other SAP visualization tools (like Power BI).This role will require candidates to confidently present data & work closely with the project controls manager and multiple stakeholder groups.

• Job type: Full-time; 1 year contract with high possibility of extension
• Shifts: Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week
• Location: Fort McMurray, AB (must be local or willing to relocate)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary monthly reporting on incurred cost and schedule forecast for Project (and/or) execution Manager’s review and approval
• Support and drive the closure of purchase orders, project/event phases and SAP tasks for the project
• Support purchase requests with required backup, vendor quotes, and in alignment with supply chain management standards
• Collect and provide details for month-end journal entries to align with finance standards and timelines
• Provide detailed reporting on funding progress, trending and forecasting (completion dates, changes in funding, concerns)
• Support in building the long-range plans and budgets to develop a full understanding of the planned spending
• Enter forecast into SAP by assigned deadline
• Protect the integrity of the investment decision by understanding the project/event scope and bringing forward deviations as required
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all finance policies, ensuring that spending is in line with capital and/or expense guidelines
• Prepare, consolidate and analyze individual project or program reports for all stakeholders
• Build and maintain the project work cost structures and the project network and activities in SAP
• Prepare and maintain monthly progress reporting

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of progress and performance
• Intermediate knowledge of work orders, estimating cost including Work cost structure creation, management, and strategy
• Intermediate ability to manipulate large amounts of data and perform complex functions within Access or Excel
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills toward the generation of solutions and sound decisions
• AACEI (Assn. for the Advancement of Cost Eng’g) Certified Cost Professional is recommended
• SAP skills and SAP visualization are needed. Knowledge of SAP Project system is required.
• A Degree in a related Technical or Business function or a Diploma with a minimum of 10 to 15 years of related work experience is required
• Intermediate Proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Business intelligence
• Strong communication skills, confident interacting with stakeholders in verbal, written and electronic form
• Project management courses or certificates are an asset
• 10+ years of progressive, specialized Project Controls experience is a must
• Must be local to fort McMurray or willing to relocate.

Don’t miss out on this Project Controls Analyst job opportunity in Fort McMurray, AB. Apply now and an Adecco recruiter will reach out if you qualify!