Junior Project Controls Specialist Jobs

Support Project Managers in managing scope, budget, schedule, and contract requirements

Support Construction Managers in construction cost management including reviewing Contractor progress payment applications and preparation of monthly cost reports

Basic understanding of heavy civil design and construction management processes

Familiar with standard quality management practices

Deltek Vision experience and PMP or AACE Certification is considered an asset

Manage the preparation of monthly invoices for over a dozen projects

Minimum one (1) year of experience in Electrical Design and troubleshooting;

Experience in control system and electrical panel design using AutoCAD Electrical or ePlan platforms;

Working knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron) and HMI programming;

Experience working in the food, manufacturing, agriculture, pulp and paper, or forestry/lumber industries will be considered an asset.

Medical and Dental Coverage Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost

Professional Development and Education Support

Support Project Delivery Teams with identification and management of performance measures, performance trend analysis, interpretations, and communication of performance.

Liaise directly with Business Improvement and Quality Management teams to ensure alignment of performance measures across the organization

Support the review of proposals and request for proposals (RFPs) against operational and project requirements, controls, and alignment

Support Project and Program Managers in execution of Project Control, reporting, communications as required

8+ years relevant work experience with 2+ years in a leadership role

Skills as a self-starter, flexibility, and is able to work under pressure

Identify industry business drivers and trends that will serve as the basis for developing key offerings to our customers

Knowledge around manufacturing processes within the automotive, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods is beneficial

Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written

Smarts: comprehension, learning aptitude, skillfulness, brain power

An Engineering Degree or Technology Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Design, or related program

Familiarity with PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMI Programming (Factory Talk, PlantPAx), AutoCAD/Electrical Design, Debug/Testing/Commissioning

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

Responsible to provide support and interface with Project Accounting and/or Business Unit Finance groups.

· 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.

Understand the Prime Contract invoicing requirements. Maintain required billing backups. Prepare monthly invoice package for approval by Project Manager.

Work with vendors and suppliers to make sure our client's invoicing standard requirements are met.

Support project team in the administration of subcontracts and other project contractual requirements.

Some basic knowledge of company ERP systems, and/or scheduling applications would be beneficial.

Review and code internal time sheets, supplier PO and invoices, and subcontract LEMs if required.

Maintain commercial change order list and track internal change orders. Reflect them in our cost and revenue forecast accordingly.

Understand the Prime Contract invoicing requirements. Maintain required billing backups. Prepare monthly invoice package for approval by Project Manager.

Work with vendors and suppliers to make sure Michels Canada invoicing standard requirements are met.

Support project team in the administration of subcontracts and other project contractual requirements.

6 months minimum experience in related engineering or project accountant/cost control related position or project scheduling

Some basic knowledge of company ERP systems, and/or scheduling applications would be beneficial.

Review and code internal time sheets, supplier PO and invoices, and subcontract LEMs if required.

5+ years of cost management experience on site in construction

Strong analytical skills in data management and analysis

Work with project controls team to support internal and client cost management expectations

Support project team with change management ensuring changes are estimated and tracked in accordance with the project work breakdown structure

Support project management with quarterly profit/loss forecasting

Strong understanding of cost control workflows including earned value management

Collaborate with the project team, construction team, management, subcontractors and suppliers.

Help with maintenance of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) program baseline and performance analysis.

5 years of experience in project controls supporting the construction industry coupled with great communication, organization and team skills.

Has familiarity with Earned Value Management.

Manage the collection and organization of project cost data

Manage project forecasting, project baseline and progress schedules, with input from project team.

Strong working knowledge of Earned Value Management techniques and processes

Manage Earned Value Management change processes

Manage reconciliation process to understand cost model

High level written and verbal communication skills

Create contract review reports and evaluate projects and contracts

Support project planning specialist in accordance with process updates

Here at JMP, we offer a very generous compensation and benefits package including:

Identify industry business drivers and trends that will serve as the basis for developing key offerings to our clients

1 – 3 years experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens), HMI Programming, AutoCAD/Electrical Design, Debug/Testing/Commissioning

Knowledgeable regarding industry or manufacturing processes (agricultural processing, automotive, food and beverage and mining environments is beneficial)

Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written

What does JMP Offer You?

Publish resource information to company management in an effort to assist with resource planning decisions.

Assist Project Managers in identifying schedule risks, critical path monitoring, float management and schedule recovery.

Lead the development of fully resourced schedules for all assigned projects/programs (working with the applicable Project Manager and Team Leaders).

Advanced data analysis skills (MS Excel or Access).

Demonstrated ability to plan / schedule / manage mid to large-scale projects.

Experience in the nuclear industry is considered an asset but not required.

•Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

•1-2 years of related project controls construction experience.

•College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.

•Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

•Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining a cost management reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data.

Experience with Oracle Primavera P6.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

May be required to obtain an OSHA 10 hour safety certification.

Perform project planning and scheduling tasks.

Provides appropriate customer support relationships with Project Managers and Senior Managers (e.g., Finance and Pre-Construction) in Operations, Construction and Engineering.

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience

Provides monthly project accruals and forecasts to Finance.

Identifies cost and schedule issues and risks to the Project Manager and suggests action plans.

7-12 years’ active, relevant, and applicable experience

Experience and ability to use the following:

Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles, including experience with concepts of PMBOK

Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report

Administer & support change management for assigned projects, in compliance with contract conditions (subcontractor claims, change requests, dispute resolution, etc.)

Participate in customer and internal management project status reporting meetings

As required, produce custom reports from SAP/P6per request of customer or internal management

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees