Project Controls Lead, Capital Projects

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

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Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

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We are currently looking for a qualified Project Controls Specialist to work in Kincardine, ON.

The Project Controls Lead will coordinate all project controls functions within a Project Management Office (PMO) in support of transmission and distribution Capital Projects. The role will provide oversight and guidance to project controls personnel, including cost engineers, scheduling staff, and financial administrative staff. The work will include collaboration with PMO team members, such as Project Managers and Program Managers, and direct interface with client management and site personnel.

The Project Controls Lead will

• Ensure appropriate metrics are defined and communicated to PMO and client leadership.
• Ensure the success of the Project Controls staff through mentoring and training.
• Collaborate with the PMO team to achieve the client’s business objectives.
• Cost management, forecasting, cost analysis and reporting
• Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and management of capital projects processes, procedures, and administrative services to ensure the Project Controls functions are delivered with consistency and quality.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client offices or site locations, as required.
• Report and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
• Communicate variances against monthly work plan projections, monitor performances against the plan, and develop recovery plans when applicable.
• Progress tracking, construction readiness tracking, risk identification and mitigation
• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Project Controls best practices and deliverables, including but not limited to
• Schedule development, maintenance, analysis, schedule reporting
• Contract requisition and purchase order tracking, invoice and payment application management, and accrual allocation

Essential skills and experience

• Bachelor of science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background, preferably with an emphasis in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Motivation Eager to cultivate program and project knowledge to make a valuable impact to the PMO team operation. Willing to engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
• Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors of varying position levels
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Expert in project scheduling, cost engineering, and project controls methods and tools
• 10+ years of Capital Project Controls experience, preferably in the energy transmission and distribution industry
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple complex projects, with full responsibility for the project controls functions in support of capital projects
• Computer Skills Working knowledge in MS Office tools, with emphasis on the advanced use of MS Excel in creating and maintaining detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases
• Detail-Oriented Committed to deliver high quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Familiarity with finance and accounting systems

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.