Senior Project Controller

Turner & Townsend; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Learning & development budget

Online learning tools

Professional membership reimbursement

Vacation, flex & sick days

Hybrid work approach

DEI culture

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Vancouver is seeking a seasoned Project Control Lead to guide complex program controls and deliver robust reporting architectures. You will work with clients, lead a team of project control specialists, and drive master scheduling and cost management across the program.

The role focuses on developing and implementing controls processes, overseeing PMIS, and providing strategic recommendations to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Ten years of related experience with supervisory/managerial roles.
• Strong cost management and reporting background.
• Basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or related fields.
• Proficient in Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain it.
• P.Eng or PMP a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Client interface, attends regular meetings and provides strategy-type recommendations for decision-making.
• Advise client on the establishment of the program master coding architecture, integration of all functional requirements, and development of a robust reporting system across the program.
• Advise client on development and implementation of project controls procedures (schedule, cost, earned value, risk, change management).
• Oversees the preparation and progress of the Master Development Schedule.
• Manages a team of Project Control specialists and supervises project costs and performance against milestones.
• PMIS oversight and reporting to this position.
• Recommends and oversees implementation and customization of project control systems.
• Coordinates staffing, assigns work activities, and trains personnel.
• Completes performance reviews and sets development goals for staff.

Skills

Cost management

Reporting

Leadership

Client interface

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

P.Eng or PMP bonus

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Controls Software

Job description

• Department: Energy and natural resources
• Compensation: CAD 130,000 - CAD 150,000 - yearly

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

• As a Project Control Lead, you will be involved in:
• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
• Client interface, attends regular meetings and provides strategy-type recommendations on critical matters to support decision-making.
• Advise client on the establishment of the program master coding architecture, integration of all functional requirements, and development of a robust, scalable reporting system across the program.
• Advise client on the development and implementation of project controls procedures to support the implementation of best practices, primarily for schedule, cost, earned value, risk, and change management processes.
• Oversees the preparation and progress of the Master Development Schedule.
• Manages a team of Project Control specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs and performance against an established schedule with critical milestones. Assesses the impact of design and construction changes and schedule slippages.
• PMIS oversight and reporting to this position
• Recommends and oversees the implementation and customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Coordinates staffing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.
• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development goals and opportunities for the assigned employees.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field)
• Mining or Heavy industrial Experience is desired.
• 10 years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.
• Strong cost management and reporting background is required.
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or related fields.
• Proficient PC skills, including proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices is required.
• Secret clearance or ability to get it
• P.Eng, PMP a bonus

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for this full-time role is $130,000 - $150,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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