Manager, Project Controls

TRI Innovations; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Vision care

Dental care

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Hybrid work location

Performance Based Bonuses

Career development

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Town halls

Flexible work schedule

Continuous education

Corporate events

Job summary

TRI Innovations in Calgary is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Controls to lead project controls across EPC, industrial, infrastructure, and rail projects. You will develop and maintain control systems, processes, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

The role reports to the Director, Projects and requires expertise in cost control, scheduling, EVM, change management, and risk reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of project controls experience in EPC/industrial environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, PM, Business, Finance, or related.
• Expertise in cost control, forecasting, scheduling, WBS/CBS, EVM, change management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls across EPC/industrial/infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain WBS and CBS for planning, budgeting, and tracking.
• Maintain baselines, IMS, CPM analyses, and milestone reporting.
• Prepare budgets, commitment tracking, cash flow forecasts, and EACs.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances, and recommend actions.
• Manage change processes, including change orders and trend analysis.
• Deliver cost/schedule reports, KPI dashboards, and executive reviews.
• Support governance, planning, and client reporting requirements.
• Mentor team and promote best practices in project controls.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Scheduling

WBS development

CBS development

EVM

Change management

Performance reporting

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Power BI

4CP knowledge

PM certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Manager, Project Controls

ABOUT TRI INNOVATIONS

Since 2004, Tri Innovations has been a trusted partner delivering engineering and construction management solutions to the midstream energy, bulk handling, transportation, and renewable energy sectors. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our team of experienced professionals has successfully supported clients across North America.

At Tri, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and innovation are valued every day. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and each other while delivering exceptional results and enjoying the journey along the way.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Tri Innovations is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Controls to lead project controls across a portfolio of EPC, industrial, infrastructure, and rail projects.

The primary objective of this role is to develop, implement, and maintain the project controls systems, processes, and reporting frameworks required to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments.

Reporting to the Director, Projects, the successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and clients to provide leadership in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, change management, risk management, and project performance reporting throughout the full project lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead project controls activities including cost control, forecasting, scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, and change management.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to support project planning, budgeting, tracking, and performance measurement.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, Integrated Master Schedules, critical path analyses, and milestone reporting.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, commitment tracking, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Administer project change management processes, including change order tracking, impact assessments, and trend analysis.
• Develop and maintain project controls deliverables, including cost reports, schedule updates, forecast reports, earned value and progress measurement reports, KPI dashboards, and executive project reviews.
• Support project governance, project execution planning, and client reporting requirements.
• Participate in project performance reviews with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of project controls systems, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Mentor project controls team and promote project controls best practices across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 12 – 15 years of project controls experience within EPC, engineering, construction, industrial, infrastructure, transportation, energy, or heavy civil environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Cost Control & Forecasting
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
  • Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) Development
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Change Management
  • Project Performance Reporting
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Knowledge of and/or proficiency in 4CP is considered a strong asset
• PMP, CCP, PSP, PMI-SP, AACE, or other related certifications are considered assets.
• Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Outstanding written, time management, and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a resident, and residing in Calgary or be willing to relocate to Calgary, to be considered for the position. We are committed to employment equality.

We thank everyone for their interest in working with Tri Innovations; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

BENEFITS:

• Extended health care*
• Vision care*
• Dental care*
• Life insurance*
• RRSP matching*
• Team building
• Performance Based Bonuses*
• Mentorship program
• Career development*
• Paid vacation*
• Paid personal days*
• Town halls
• Hybrid work location
• Flexible work schedule
• Continuous education*
• Corporate events*

* For employees only

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