Project Controls Specialist - Services

Graham; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Controls Specialist to support the Services division at the Imperial Oil Kearl Lake site in Alberta. You will oversee cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting to drive performance and informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3 to 7 years in maintenance, construction, or project controls, with proficiency in Excel and Primavera P6, and the ability to collaborate with project teams on metrics, baselines, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Accounting or equivalent
• 3 to 7 years of maintenance, construction, or project controls experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Proficiency with Primavera P6; Experience with InEight a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain WBS, work packages, control accounts, and cost breakdown structures
• Establish and manage cost baselines and budgets
• Monitor costs, progress, and earned value metrics
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, variances, and KPIs
• Develop schedules using Primavera P6; manage critical path
• Support change management, claims analysis, and schedule impact assessments
• Coordinate with field teams for progress validation
• Assist in implementing standard project controls processes
• Contribute to dashboards, project reporting, and continuous improvement
• Complete field walkdowns and verifications for estimating and billing
• Conduct time studies for new unit rates (HVAC and Pipeline)

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Scheduling

Cost control

EVMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business/Accounting

Tools

Primavera P6

InEight Project Suite

Project Controls software

Job description

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just maintain assets, we extend their life and maximize their value. As part of our Services Division, you’ll contribute to critical work across the region, supporting sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and sustaining capital.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Controls Specialist supporting the Services division. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager/Site Manager, the incumbent supports project planning, cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, change management, and project reporting for a Pipeline Maintenance Contract at Imperial Oil Kearl Lake site. The role works closely with Project Managers, Planners, Site Teams, and Commercial teams to provide accurate project performance information and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is based at our Kearl Lake site, on a 14/14 shift with flights and accommodations provided.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Maintain project control structures, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), work packages, control accounts, and cost breakdown structures
• Establish and manage project cost control baselines and budgets
• Monitor project costs, installed quantities, progress, and earned value metrics
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, forecasts, variances, EACs, ETCs, KPIs, and performance indices
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and other project controls tools
• Manage critical path schedules and identify schedule risks or delays
• Support change management, claims analysis, and schedule impact assessments
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors, field teams, and project leadership to validate progress and performance reporting
• Assist project teams in implementing standard project controls processes and procedures
• Contribute to dashboard creation, project reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete field walkdowns and verifications for estimating and billing
• Complete time studies for the creation of new unit rates for HVAC and Pipeline scopes

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of maintenance, construction, or project controls experience in disciplines such as cost control, scheduling, planning, forecasting, and document management. Experience in pipeline is preferred
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software. Experience with Project Controls software and InEight Project Suite modules is an asset
• Core Competencies: Understanding of cost control and forecasting - Earned Value Management (EVMS) - Change management - Scheduling and critical path analysis - Progress measurement and reporting

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from people with disabilities. Accomodations are available on request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.