Junior Project Controls Specialist

Collage; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetranex Solutions, an Alberta-based engineering and procurement firm headquartered in Calgary, is seeking a Junior Project Controls Specialist to support project managers with scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting. The role offers an opportunity to learn timesheet systems and contribute to FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.

Minimal EP experience is required; a degree or diploma is an asset, and strong Excel skills with data-automation interest are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in a related field is an asset.
• Willingness to learn and apply project controls concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and scheduling for Project Managers and Engineers.
• Learn and apply timesheet software to validate hours and codes.
• Attest procurement invoices and coordinate approvals.
• Track EP spend, accruals and ITD for FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Maintain cost and schedule data, milestones, equipment deliveries, and RAS dates.
• Prepare and generate EVR reports to track project performance.
• Update manpower forecasts and report loading.
• Assist in maintaining the change log and tracking scope deviations.
• Support creation of WBS during project setup and assist closeout activities.
• Attend routine project reviews to update action items.

Skills

Excel

Data modeling

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Diploma

Tools

Timesheet software

Resource management platforms

Proprietary tools

Job description

Tetranex Solutions is an Alberta-based, full-discipline engineering and procurement company focused on client service and quality execution. Headquartered in Calgary, with additional offices in Grande Prairie and Lethbridge, Tetranex has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding engineering and procurement services while maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. With extensive experience across a variety of industries, our team has a proven track record of adapting to our clients' unique needs and project requirements.

As an Englobe company, Tetranex combines the agility and client-focused approach of a local engineering firm with the strength and resources of one of Canada's leading engineering and environmental services organizations.

With a mission statement of "People Focused, Quality Driven" Tetranex understands that the key to building a successful and reputable company lies with the people who work within it. Our workplace offers an enjoyable atmosphere supported by an intentional commitment to work-life balance. Combined with an open-door policy, regardless of experience or role, Tetranex fosters a collaborative "think tank" environment where mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning are encouraged.

Our goal is to grow as industry leaders. To achieve that goal, Tetranex seeks to employ people who share our commitment to quality, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

Position Description

Currently, Tetranex is seeking a full-time Junior Project Controls Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general project controls and scheduling functions under the guidance of a supervisor to support Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Learn and actively utilize timesheet software to validate weekly hours, ensure accurate charge code utilization, and work with inhouse resource platforms.
• Attest procurement invoices, update master invoice log, and coordinate approvals.
• Track and compile reports on Engineering and Procurement (EP) spend profiles, accruals, and incurred to date (ITD) reports for assigned pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design), FEED, and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Maintain project cost and schedule data, which includes tracking key milestones, equipment deliveries, and Required At Site (RAS) dates.
• Maintain Master Engineering Work Package (EWP) Schedule.
• Prepare and generate reports using the defined Earned Value Reporting System (EVR) to accurately track project performance.
• Update manpower forecasts alongside engineering disciplines and report on overall manpower loading.
• Assist in maintaining the project change log and tracking approved trends or scope deviations.
• Support the creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) during project setup and assist with administrative project closeout activities.
• Attend routine project review meetings to update action item registers and track outstanding team deliverables.

Requirements:

• Minimal Engineering & Procurement (EP) experience is required; entry-level candidates and recent graduates with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the aptitude to assist in tracking manpower loading, data modeling, and spend profiling.
• Demonstrated willingness and technical aptitude to learn new timesheet software, resource management platforms, and associated proprietary tools.
• Familiarity with basic project controls principles, including scheduling, cost tracking, and progress metrics.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of interest to support data automation and routine reporting.
• Self-motivated team player who takes direction well, effectively executes assigned tasks, and thrives in a mentored environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills tailored for internal team collaboration and supervisor support.

The Tetranex experience offers a number of benefits to aid in the facilitation of a great working environment for all resources, some of which include:

• Challenging large- and small-scale projects varying in scope, duration and application.
• Resource involvement in multiple facets of all projects as Tetranex believes growth is truly optimized when individuals are exposed to and understand the “bigger picture