Junior Project Controller

Rising Edge Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Project Controller to support project management functions. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring costs and schedules across various projects, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance or business management, with experience in project control within a construction setting being a plus. This position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team while gaining valuable experience in project coordination and financial oversight, all within a supportive work environment that values employee development.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Paid Time Off Benefits

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Group RRSP

Qualifications

• Experience in project control within a construction environment is preferred.
• Accreditations from PCI, PMI, or AACE are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit cost and schedule data for assigned projects.
• Monitor project cashflow and generate invoices for clients.
• Provide consolidated financial reports according to timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Financial Reporting

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance

Diploma in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Hard Dollar

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office Suite 365

Job description

Role
Reporting to the Project Controls Supervisor, the Junior Project Controller is responsible for the cost and scheduling functions throughout the project lifecycle. A Junior Project Controller is typically assigned a set of lower-risk projects and portfolio coordination tasks which they are responsible to maintain and report all cost and scheduling data for. The Junior Project Controller position will also directly support the Project Managers for their assigned projects to perform project critical functions by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and correct incoming cost and schedule data for all assigned projects.
• Update assigned project cost and schedule data and validate the accuracy for reporting through internal software use and regular communication with project stakeholders.
• Provide consolidated internal and external financial reports in accordance with defined timelines.
• Monitor project cashflow and generate/review invoices for submittal to clients.
• Review project contracts and ensure compliance for all cost and scheduling data.
• Perform assigned portfolio coordination tasks which will require regular maintenance and communication.
• Work as part of a project team.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred but not required.
• Accreditations such as from the PCI, PMI, or AACE (such as EVM, CCP, CAPM, PMP, etc.) will be considered an asset.
• Experience as a project controller in a construction environment and more specifically with an EPC would be an asset but is not required unless no post-secondary or accreditations are completed.
• Experience in scheduling software (Microsoft Project is preferred) and construction management software (Hard Dollar and Viewpoint) would be an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 365, specifically Word, Excel, and SharePoint are highly desired.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision).
• Paid Time Off Benefits.
• Training & Development.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling.
• RPP - Group RRSP.