Project Services + Controls

Giffen Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Giffen Consulting is seeking a Project Controller to join their project delivery team in Vancouver. This role involves supporting project managers, overseeing project schedules, and ensuring accurate cost controls. Ideal candidates will have a background in mining or heavy industrial sectors and possess strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

RRSP matching program

Employee Health Spending Account

Short + Long-Term Incentives

Flexible Work-From-Home option

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction and project controls.
• Expert knowledge of project execution and change management.

Responsibilities

• Supports Project Managers in managing scope, budget, and schedules.
• Oversees project schedules and cost controls.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Construction Management

Tools

SAP

P6

Job description

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to add a Project Controller to join our growing project delivery team. We are looking for an individual with a mining and heavy industrial background to join us on a full-time basis in our Office (min. 3 days per week in office). This is an intermediate-level position that offers lots of opportunities for career progression.

About Us

Giffen is a Canadian company, with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.

At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest level of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients projects.

We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and with those who we conduct business with.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be able to :

• Supports Project Managers in managing scope, budget, schedules, and change management.
• Oversees the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules. Expert understanding of schedule resource loading and levelling, and critical path analysis.
• Development and execution of procurement plans, including vendor management and engagement.
• Drive timely and accurate cost controls and overall project reporting, including KPIs, budgets, and financial projections.
• Develop, review and manage project control plans, end-of-month financials, cost estimates, forecasts, and schedules.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintaining standard and ad-hoc project reporting.
• Contributing to the preparation of proposals.
• Providing support for Document Control activities.
• Preparing and implementing Project Controls Plan for assigned projects.
• Review performance trends, prepare analysis and cost impact and monthly project performance reports, and recommend contractor invoices for approval.

Qualifications+ Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related disciplines
• 5+ years of progressive experience related to construction, project controls, procurement, and contract management in heavy industrial or mining
• Knowledge and experience in EPC, EPCM and PMC projects
• Developing project execution plans, project control plans, and change management plans
• Expert level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning and startup work processes
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP, and P6
• General understanding of accounting functions and systems
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and codes of practice

What We Offer

Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Here are some of the perks

of working for us!

• Connect through monthly continuous performance management meetings
• Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences
• Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs
• Host company-wide social events

Why Join Our Team?

• Small, growing team
• Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program
• Employee Health Spending Account
• Short + Long-Term Incentives
• Flexible Work-From-Home option
• Offices in Gastown, Vancouver & Downtown Toronto

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