Project Controller (Calgary, AB)

Design Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support financial management and project delivery. This full-time position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with a solid foundation in project management and financial oversight. The role is essential for ensuring projects remain on track and within budget while contributing to innovative design solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of project management experience desired.
• Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans including objectives and deliverables.
• Prepare project budgets and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Analyze project costs and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance

CPA, PMP or equivalent designation

Job description

Project Controller

Calgary, Alberta

O2 is a collaborative practice that integrates landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. We are innovators in data-driven planning and design, integrating evidence-based solutions with creative expression and inclusive engagement. We challenge the conventional to create the exceptional.

With more than 30 years of experience, we are an interdisciplinary team that works collaboratively to build cities and landscapes that are beautiful, resilient, and equitable. Our firm works from offices in Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto, functioning as one team. Our work seeks to understand the broader social, ecological, and cultural systems that create a successful place. We focus on delivering deeper, richer, and more sustainable planning and design solutions.

O2 Planning and Design Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Project Controller to join our dynamic team and support the successful execution of our diverse portfolio of planning and design projects. In this critical role, you will serve as the financial backbone of our project delivery, making sure that our initiatives remain on track, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. As a Project Controller, you will bridge the gap between project management and financial management, providing essential oversight and insights that enable our planning and design teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative planning and design solutions while developing your expertise in project financial management within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key responsibilities

·Project Management Support and Monitoring

·Project Budgeting and Coordination

·Project Reporting

Position Function

·Develop a project work plan by defining project objectives and deliverables.

·Prepare and review the project budget, ensure work schedule timelines are met and/or recommend improved progress actions.

·Direct project resources and ensure resources are optimally utilized and within budget parameters.

·Meeting coordination and data management.

·Articulate and summarize progress reports regarding project performance.

·Analyze project costs and prepare financial reports.

·Embodies O2’s values and demonstrates a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

·A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, and/or equivalent.

·Developed knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and reporting procedures.

·3-5 years of project management experience.

·Innovative, exceptional time management, excellent communication, analytical, and critical problem-solving skills.

·A CPA, PMP, or equivalent designation is considered an asset.

Submission Requirements

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter indicating your interest in the position.
• A current resume including references.

Additional Information

·This is a full-time salaried position.

·O2 offers comprehensive and competitive employeebenefits.

·O2 is an equal opportunity employer.

·We are committed to achieving a workforce as diverse as Canada.

·Due to the volume of interested applicants, we will respond to those candidates who will be invited to interview.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, CV via email with “Project Controller” in the subject line to Human Resources at [e-mail].