OPEN: Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Courtice; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing solutions company is seeking a Sr. Project Controls Specialist to oversee project planning and cost control for Electricity Production projects. The role requires extensive experience in project management, monitoring project expenditures, and establishing effective project standards and methods. The successful candidate will ensure compliance while fostering efficiency within the Governance and Strategic Planning frameworks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management controls and scheduling.
• Strong communication and computer application skills.
• Experience related to project and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project control systems.
• Prepare forecast reports for project cost control.
• Provide project planning and cost control expertise.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management knowledge

Cost control expertise

Forecasting ability

Education

Grade XII plus 4 years concentrated study in project management or business economics

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Resume Due Date: Monday, June 09, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-099

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 17 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: 1855 Energy Drive, Courtice

Work Mode: (100% onsite)

Job Overview

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Department as a member of the Department Management Team.
• Develop, implement and maintain computerized systems to provide short, medium and long-range forecasts of project expenditures and manpower requirements.
• Prepare forecast reports for Supervisor to assist in project cost control and the preparation of project and capital budgets.
• Develop, implement and maintain standards, methods and procedures to establish practical and uniform approaches to project planning, scheduling and cost control for Electricity Production. Analyse, evaluate and recommend more effective alternatives to existing standards and procedures as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain an integrated cost resource/schedule management information and provide a service for the planning and control of Electricity Production projects, work, resources and costs.
• Identify and champion the use of project planning and control best practices, especially related to the Electricity Production project portfolio.
• Provide decision support, to the Manager and Director, on matters related to planning and control practices, performance measures, project management systems and ‘best industry’ practices.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Electricity Production on project planning, cost control and scheduling practices, as well as on moderately complex projects. Be accountable for ensuring that the advice given is complied with.
• Provide advice and direction, monitor progress, and check work to maintain standards of quality and timeliness.
• Schedule and authorize overtime and miscellaneous expenses.
• Recommend on staffing requirements and be responsible for job training and development.
• Ensure that policies, practices and agreements are being followed.
• Administer the application of the Collective Agreement as it pertains to staff supervised, and deal with problems arising on a day-to-day basis.
• Deal directly with union officials, on matters pertaining to hiring, layoff, jurisdiction, discipline while keeping Manager and Human Resources staff informed and involved.
• Review Consultants’ estimates to ensure that they appropriately reflect market conditions and that they are consistent with our clients standards and practices.

This role will focus on Construction Project Management as well as Quality Management with duties including governance oversight, continuous improvement, and strategic planning initiatives within the EPMO. This position will play a pivotal role to build and foster efficiency and effectiveness within Governance, Strategic Planning, and compliance with industry and company standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a knowledge of project management and controls subject areas relevant to the project planning, scheduling and control service needs of the division.
• Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, including relevant business and computer applications knowledge, to develop and maintain computerized project information, costs and forecasts.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the completion of Grade XII plus 4 years’ further concentrated study in project management and/or business economics as it relates to project and asset management or by having the equivalent level of education.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.