Project Services + Controls

Giffen Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controller to enhance their project delivery team in Vancouver. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on mining and heavy industrial projects. You will be responsible for driving project accounting, developing control plans, and conducting variance analysis to ensure project success. With a commitment to fostering relationships and open communication, this company values its employees and provides ample opportunities for career progression. Join a small, growing team that prioritizes your professional development and offers a competitive compensation package, including flexible work options and support for continuous learning.

Benefits

Monthly performance management meetings

Continual learning opportunities

Professional designation support

Corporate investment programs

Company-wide social events

Competitive compensation package

RRSP matching program

Employee Health Spending Account

Short + Long-Term Incentives

Flexible Work-From-Home option

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction, project controls, and contract management.
• Expertise in developing project control plans and managing project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Drive contractor cost and project accounting, including KPIs and financial projections.
• Support Project Managers in managing scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project Accounting

Cost Estimation

Variance Analysis

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Diploma or Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

P6

Job description

Position Overview

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 Vancouver 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 client’s 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:

1. Drive timely and accurate contractor cost and project accounting, and overall project reporting, including KPIs, budgets, and financial projections.
2. Develop, review and manage project control plans, end-of-month accounting processes, cost estimates, forecasts, and schedules.
3. Conduct variance analysis to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
4. Maintain standard and ad-hoc project reporting.
5. Support Project Managers in managing scope, budget, schedule, and change management.
6. Contribute to the preparation of proposals, including assisting in the development of the project controls effort required for the project budget.
7. Provide support for Document Control activities.
8. Prepare and implement Project Controls Plan for assigned projects.
9. Review performance trends, prepare analysis and cost impact and monthly project performance reports, and recommend contractor invoices for approval.
10. Oversee the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules. Expert understanding of schedule resource loading and levelling.
11. Hold an expert understanding of schedule, critical path analysis, resource loading and levelling.

Qualifications + Experience

1. Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related disciplines.
2. 5+ years of progressive experience related to construction, project controls, procurement, and contract management in heavy industrial, or mining.
3. Knowledge and experience in EPC, EPCM and PMC projects.
4. Developing project execution plans, project control plans, and change management plans.
5. Expert level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, commissioning and startup work processes.
6. Experience with ERP systems, SAP, and P6.
7. General understanding of accounting functions and systems.
8. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
9. 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!

1. Connect through monthly continuous performance management meetings.
2. Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences.
3. Support professional designation certification.
4. Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs.
5. Host company-wide social events.

Why Join Our Team?

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