Project Controller (Field)

Socket.dev; Blackfalds; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living out allowance

Job summary

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is seeking a detail-driven Project Controller to support major pipeline and energy infrastructure projects across Alberta. The role is field-based, on-site with varying schedules; living out allowance is provided; duties include cost control, scheduling, and change management in collaboration with Superintendents and the Project Manager.

The position requires 3+ years in project controls or related fields, strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in project controls, project coordination, cost control, scheduling, or construction administration.
• Experience in pipeline construction, integrity, or energy infrastructure work.
• Proven experience building WBS, schedule, and cost structure that tie together.
• Experience in ERP or construction management systems (purchase orders, subcontracts, invoicing).
• Strong scheduling software knowledge (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and advanced spreadsheets.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the work breakdown structure linking scope, schedule, and cost.
• Capture accurate field quantities, production, hours, and progress with Superintendents and the Project Manager.
• Document changes, pricing detail, and backup for each change order.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontract agreements in the ERP system.
• Audit project invoicing and charges against POs, subcontracts, and work performed.
• Build and maintain project schedule (baseline, updates, forecasts, look-aheads).
• Prepare monthly cost reports and earned value calculations.
• Maintain project document control, change log, and risk registers.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly client and internal reporting; support meeting admin.
• Direct and review work of a Project Administrator; run controls function independently.

Skills

Project controls

Cost tracking

Scheduling

Change management

ERP systems

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Cost reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ERP system

Job description

Our Pipeline Construction & Integrity Programs group is currently looking to add a Project Controller to our growing team, working on-site across projects in Alberta.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, we are seeking a detail-driven Project Controller who has proven experience in project controls, cost tracking, scheduling, and change management within pipeline or energy infrastructure construction. We are looking for someone to build the work breakdown structure behind a project, work closely in the field to identify change as they happen, and keep the cost and schedule picture accurate day to day. The position will support major mainline construction projects, pipeline and facility construction programs, and integrity dig work executed under master service agreements.

Please Note: this is a field-based position working on-site at various project locations throughout Alberta. Living out allowance will be paid while on assignment. Shift schedules vary by project, ranging from 6 days on / 1 day off up to 24 days on / 4 days off. Extended hours may be required during active construction and around reporting and billing cycles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain work breakdown structure so that scope, schedule, and cost all code back to the same structure
• Work directly with Superintendents and the Project Manager to capture accurate quantities, production, hours, and progress from the field
• Identify and document changes as they occur, and develop the pricing detail and backup behind each change order
• Initiate and manage purchase orders and subcontract agreements in the ERP system, from issue through receipt and close
• Audit and validate project invoicing and charges against purchase orders, subcontracts, and work actually performed
• Build and maintain the project schedule, including the baseline, progress updates, forecast, and rolling look-aheads
• Compile cost actuals, committed costs, and forecasts, and prepare the monthly cost report and earned value calculations
• Maintain project document control, the change log, and the risk and value-add registers
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly client and internal reporting, and support meeting administration
• Direct and review the work of a Project Administrator where one is assigned, and run the full controls function independently where one is not

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years experience in project controls, project coordination, cost control, scheduling, or construction administration
• Demonstrated experience in pipeline construction, integrity, or comparable energy infrastructure work
• Proven experience building and maintaining work breakdown structure, schedule, and cost structure that tie together
• Working experience in an ERP or construction management system, including purchase orders, subcontracts, and invoice review
• Strong command of scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and advanced spreadsheet skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or a related discipline
• Pipeline estimating experience
• Experience working under master service agreements
• Progress toward a project management or project controls certification such as PMP, CAPM, or PMI-SP

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes a complete range of employee benefits to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is a leading service provider to the energy industry. For over 65 years our people have worked diligently to ensure the success of each project we break ground on. We stand strong as a multi-generational energy sector pioneer. We are also part of QuantaServices, with capabilities that span the electric power, pipeline, industrial, and communications industries to connect people and power.

Arnett & Burgess Energy Services (A&B) is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at https://abenergyservices.com/ and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Arnett & Burgess Energy Services is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.