Project Controls Coordinator

Ian Martin Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is hiring a Project Controls Coordinator for a 12-month contract in Edmonton, AB. You will support project execution with cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting, collaborating with project managers, construction teams, and stakeholders to keep projects on time and within budget.

The hybrid role is office-based with ~5% site travel. You’ll develop and maintain the Project Controls Plan and WBS, monitor costs, track FAC and variances, and produce dashboards and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project controls, project management support, cost control, scheduling, or a related field. Experience within renewable energy projects, including solar or wind generation, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with project controls and reporting systems such as EcoSys, Oracle, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with cost forecasting, budget management, scheduling, and performance reporting methodologies.
• Ability to interpret project data and provide meaningful insights that support decision-making and project performance improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• This is primarily an office-based position with occasional travel to project sites, estimated at approximately 5% of total working time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Project Controls Plan, project estimates, control budgets, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial objectives.
• Track and analyze Forecast at Completion (FAC), incurred costs, budget performance, and variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and communicate information related to project progress, changes, milestones, risks, and issues.
• Prepare and distribute project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support effective decision-making.
• Proactively identify cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.
• Develop and maintain realistic project schedules that align with project objectives, scope, and execution strategies.
• Update schedules to reflect actual progress, productivity trends, remaining durations, key milestones, and forecasted completion dates.
• Implement and support Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, including the reporting of key performance indicators such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and earned value curves.
• Support project change management activities, including Project Change Orders (PCOs), trend management, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) revisions, and supplemental funding requests.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls data across project management systems and reporting tools.
• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to support successful project planning, execution, and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

EcoSys

Oracle

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Controls Coordinator

• Contract Length: 12 months


• Work Schedule: Hybrid


• Location: Edmonton, AB

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

• The Project Controls Coordinator supports project execution by providing cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role works closely with project managers, construction teams, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Project Controls Plan, project estimates, control budgets, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).


• Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial objectives.


• Track and analyze Forecast at Completion (FAC), incurred costs, budget performance, and variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations.


• Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and communicate information related to project progress, changes, milestones, risks, and issues.


• Prepare and distribute project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support effective decision-making.


• Proactively identify cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.


• Develop and maintain realistic project schedules that align with project objectives, scope, and execution strategies.


• Update schedules to reflect actual progress, productivity trends, remaining durations, key milestones, and forecasted completion dates.


• Implement and support Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, including the reporting of key performance indicators such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and earned value curves.


• Support project change management activities, including Project Change Orders (PCOs), trend management, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) revisions, and supplemental funding requests.


• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls data across project management systems and reporting tools.


• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to support successful project planning, execution, and delivery.

Qualifications:

Required

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.


• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project controls, project management support, cost control, scheduling, or a related field. Experience within renewable energy projects, including solar or wind generation, is considered an asset.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.


• Proficiency with project controls and reporting systems such as EcoSys, Oracle, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel.


• Experience with cost forecasting, budget management, scheduling, and performance reporting methodologies.


• Ability to interpret project data and provide meaningful insights that support decision-making and project performance improvement.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.


• This is primarily an office-based position with occasional travel to project sites, estimated at approximately 5% of total working time.

Preferred

• Experience supporting capital projects in the renewable energy, utilities, power generation, infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors.


• Working knowledge of project controls best practices, earned value management principles, and change management processes.


• Familiarity with integrated cost and schedule reporting within large-scale project environments.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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