Project Controls Specialist

MEG Energy Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Alberta is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their Production Projects team. This role involves cost control, budget tracking, and collaboration with various contractors. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong background in project controls. This is a 12-month contractor position with opportunities for growth and learning within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controls and cost controls.
• Strong knowledge of project controls functions including planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Track and report budgets, changes, and variances to budget.
• Calculate and report productivities, performance, earned value, and variances.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical

Education

Technical Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Prism Project Manager

LEM Systems

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Job Posting End Date : Saturday, May 17, 2025

Position Type : Contractor

Job Description

At MEG, you can bring your unique knowledge and experience to work and contribute your ideas to drive our purpose, which is to supply the world with environmentally and socially responsible energy, while generating long-term value for all our stakeholders. We are looking for talented individuals to bring their skills and experience to our dynamic and inclusive culture of performance and innovation.

We are proud to be an Alberta-based company where our leaders are local, accessible to MEG’s Employees, and committed to operating responsibly where we all live. We believe in industry-leading environmental performance, engaging with our local community and partners to give back through our time, talents, and resources in the communities where we operate.

Projects : Project Controls Specialist, Production Projects, Calgary, AB (Contract)

If you are an expert in Project Controls and Cost Controls for major projects and are seeking a new role in a dynamic team, then we want to hear from you! The MEG Energy Production Projects team is expanding with an opportunity for an energetic self-starter who is looking to take on a critical role in directly supporting the business through the preparation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our Project Controls development, control, and reporting. If you are a forward-thinking individual looking for a new and exciting opportunity, taking on a role that will offer significant growth and learning while continuously improving processes and policies, then this is the role for you!

• Please note, this is a 12-month contract position with compensation as a straight hourly rate.

Your Day-to-day Will Include

• Provide and demonstrate safety leadership in accordance with MEG programs, inspiring and motivating others to ensure safety in all activities and taking care of themselves and others.
• Champion the Project Controls and Cost Control functional activities associated with large and small projects including :
• Track and report budgets, changes, trends, potentials, current budget, forecast, and variances to budget.
• Collect, verify, and compile actuals, incurred, committed cost, and progress, including cost investigation to ensure data quality.
• Calculate and report productivities, performance, earned value, and variances.
• Identify areas of concern and potential impact on project financial performance. Report on unfavorable variances to aid management decision-making and corrective plans.
• Work closely with various contractors, review their reporting to ensure MEG reporting accurately reflects the state of the project.
• Monthly review of remaining work and produce time-phased forecasts and graphing.
• Development and review of detailed and summary level cash flows.
• Compile and report monthly outlooks to MEG's corporate financial group, ensuring capital spend forecasts and accruals are accurate and timely.
• Track weekly labor costs to ensure spending is within budget, making adjustments where appropriate.
• Ensure all aspects of cost control are implemented correctly.
• Perform other functions as required by the Project Controls Manager, such as scope analysis, ad hoc reporting, and assisting other areas.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relations with other groups such as Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contractors.
• Contribute to MEG’s commitment to ethical activities and policies.

What You Will Bring To MEG

• 7+ years of experience in project controls and cost controls.
• Post-secondary education with a technical diploma or bachelor’s degree.
• Project management certification or formal training in cost control is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of project controls functions including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, change management, and project finance systems.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and meeting management skills.
• Expertise in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software like Prism Project Manager, LEM systems, and progress tracking systems is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel to site periodically or to EP offices.

Our Core Values

• Safety - in all activities and in fostering a sense of belonging.
• Community Engagement - supporting local communities through volunteering and responsible operations.
• Innovation - encouraging creative ideas and diverse teams for better decision-making.

If interested, please submit your resume by clicking on Apply. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MEG Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility.

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