Field Project Controller - Pipeline Construction (Alberta)

Socket.dev; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living out allowance

Job summary

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is seeking a detail-driven Project Controller to support major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects across Alberta. The role is field-based, on-site with varying schedules; living out allowance is provided; duties include cost control, scheduling, and change management in collaboration with Superintendents and the Project Manager.

The position requires 3+ years in project controls or related fields, strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in project controls, project coordination, cost control, scheduling, or construction administration.
• Experience in pipeline construction, integrity, or energy infrastructure work.
• Proven experience building WBS, schedule, and cost structure that tie together.
• Experience in ERP or construction management systems (purchase orders, subcontracts, invoicing).
• Strong scheduling software knowledge (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and advanced spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the work breakdown structure linking scope, schedule, and cost.
• Capture accurate field quantities, production, hours, and progress with Superintendents and the Project Manager.
• Document changes, pricing detail, and backup for each change order.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontract agreements in the ERP system.
• Audit project invoicing and charges against POs, subcontracts, and work performed.
• Build and maintain project schedule (baseline, updates, forecasts, look-aheads).
• Prepare monthly cost reports and earned value calculations.
• Maintain project document control, change log, and risk registers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly client and internal reporting; support meeting admin.
• Direct and review work of a Project Administrator; run controls function independently.

Skills

Project controls

Cost tracking

Scheduling

Change management

ERP systems

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Cost reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ERP system

Job description

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is seeking a detail-driven Project Controller to support major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects across Alberta. The role is field-based, on-site with varying schedules; living out allowance is provided; duties include cost control, scheduling, and change management in collaboration with Superintendents and the Project Manager.

The position requires 3+ years in project controls or related fields, strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project,