Junior Project Controls Specialist

Tetranex Solutions Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Regular company wide social events

Mentorship program

Semi-annual performance reviews

Competitive salaries

Full benefit program

RRSP matching contribution program

Employee operated Social Club

Smaller company feel and flexibility

Job summary

Tetranex Solutions Inc. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Junior Project Controls Specialist to join our full-time team.

You will support scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting under supervision, helping Project Managers and Engineers manage EP spend and milestones. Ideal candidates are entry-level or recent graduates with a willingness to learn, strong Excel skills, and a basic understanding of project controls.

Qualifications

• Minimal EP (engineering & procurement) experience required; entry-level candidates encouraged.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma is an asset.
• Proficient in Excel with ability to model data and track manpower loading.
• Willingness to learn new timesheet software and project tools.
• Familiar with scheduling, cost tracking, and progress metrics.
• Strong attention to detail and data automation interest.
• Self-motivated team player with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform general project controls and scheduling under supervision.
• Learn timesheet software, validate hours, and manage charge codes.
• Attest invoices, update log, coordinate approvals.
• Track EP spend, accruals, and ITD reports for FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Maintain cost and schedule data, milestones, and RAS dates.
• Prepare EVR reports to track project performance.
• Update manpower forecasts and report on loading.
• Assist in maintaining the change log and WBS during setup.
• Attend project reviews and update action item registers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Willingness to learn

Scheduling basics

Cost tracking

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

Technical Diploma

Tools

Timesheet software

Resource management platforms

Proprietary tools

Job description

Company 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.

Company 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.

Tetranex Benefits

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”.
• Flexible work hours to cater to commuting and scheduling needs.
• Regular company wide social events.
• Mentorship program and interactive employee growth development planning.
• Semi-annual performance reviews focused on career path development and alignment of training opportunities.
• Competitive salaries.
• Full benefit program.
• RRSP matching contribution program.
• Employee operated Social Club.
• A smaller company “feel” that adopts an enjoyable company culture allowing opportunities and flexibility for employees to get their feet wet in multiple areas.

If what Tetranex offers appeals to what you are looking for and you have the required experience outlined above, we look forward to reviewing your application.