Project Controls Cost & Schedule Analyst

Black & McDonald; Bowmanville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Cost and Schedule Analyst to join their dynamic Power Generation team in Bowmanville. This role is pivotal in supporting project managers by developing and maintaining cost reports and schedules for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, particularly in EPC projects, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and JDE. You'll collaborate closely with finance and project management teams, ensuring accurate reporting and effective project execution. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Optional hybrid work model

Company paid health and dental benefits

Community and wellness initiatives

Team building events

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Ongoing professional development

Rewards and recognition

Scholarship Program for employee dependents

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project controls experience on EPC projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and JDE for cost and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and cost reports.
• Support Project Managers with cost and schedule performance.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Diploma or Designation

Tools

Primavera P6

JDE

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Project Controls Cost and Schedule Analyst will be located in Bowmanville and typically reports directly to the Project Controls Director. This role is responsible for supporting project managers with cost & schedule performance relating to all project and outage work at Power Generation Region. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining weekly cost reports & schedule updates. Proficiency in cost management, Primavera P6 schedule creation and updates, as well as reporting in JDE is required. The analyst will develop and maintain a weekly schedule of reports to be distributed to management, project managers, and clients as necessary. Flexibility is essential due to the changing needs of internal and external customers. Working closely with the finance department and Project Management team is mandatory as cost control is closely linked to them within the Power Generation Region structure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setup Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for large and small projects within the regional project model.
• Develop new EPC & non-EPCC project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning) in collaboration with Tier One Subcontractors.
• Setup and maintain Oncore templates for project and outage work.
• Reconcile labour and non-labour at a job level to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Provide Project Managers with CPI and SPI as required.
• Support Project Managers and Project Controls Director as required.
• Work with Finance and manage all aspects of the weekly accruals.
• Report monthly on projected gross margin at project completion and assist with divisional projections.
• Forecast project work for cost overruns.
• Use earned value to calculate CPI and forecast labour cost on all projects.
• Manage and maintain the Change Order Log.
• Conduct analysis and prepare progress reports on cost and schedule.
• Support project close-out reporting and documentation activities as required.
• Maintain ongoing project schedules by interfacing with Project Managers/Engineers & Tier One Subcontractors to secure progress information.
• Develop and baseline resource and cost-loaded project schedules and associated resource forecasts.
• Update schedules daily and weekly based on data date mandate for each job.
• Perform resource-levelling to ensure constant resource utilization.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem-Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, Designation or related
  

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6 years of project controls experience on EPC projects
• Experience on projects with medium risk and complexity
• Experience in cost and schedule development and monitoring practices and procedures
• Experience in relevant project controls software
  

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proven understanding of project management, engineering, and construction processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and analytical skills
• Proficient in JDE and Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Proficient in Primavera P6
• OPG Security Clearance requirements
  

WORK PERKS & BENEFITS

• Optional hybrid work model
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to participate in community and wellness initiatives
• Team building events
• Access to a dynamic Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development
• Rewards and recognition
• Scholarship Program for employee dependents
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.


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