Project Controls Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to enhance project management systems. The candidate will manage Earned Value Management processes, contribute to performance reporting, and guide junior members. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of relevant experience. Join a team that values precision and collaboration in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
• PMP certification, leadership training, or lean six sigma training are assets.
• Programming skills in VBA considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the setup and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Perform weekly updates of EVMS data ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Generate reports and trend analyses for stakeholders.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Project Control techniques

Advanced skills in MS Excel

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

EcoSys

Cobra

JD Edwards

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Are you passionate about driving project success through precision and performance insights? We're seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the design, implementation, and operation of robust program performance management systems across complex, high-impact initiatives.

In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to Earned Value Management (EVM), performance reporting, and trend analysis. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent project controls that meet both internal and external reporting requirements.

Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where your expertise directly contributes to project success.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project Control techniques and systems.
• PMP certification, leadership training, and or lean six sigma training are all considered assets.
• Working level skills in EVM systems such as EcoSys, Cobra, or other.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning software such as JD Edwards or SAP, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
• Advanced skills in MS Office tools especially MS Excel with programming in VBA considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) Management: Contribute to the setup and maintenance of the PMB, ensuring configuration control through Baseline Change Requests.
• EVMS Data Processing & Review: Perform weekly and periodic updates of EVMS data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.
• Program Performance Reporting: Generate detailed reports and trend analyses for internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Coaching & Training: Provide guidance to Control Account Managers and mentor junior team members to enhance understanding of performance management techniques.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and participate in initiatives to refine and enhance program performance management processes.
• Documentation & Knowledge Retention: Support the development of plans, procedures, and work instructions to preserve corporate knowledge and ensure process continuity.