Senior Project Controls Specialist

Gibson Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and annual>in

Annual incentive opportunities

Vacation and flex time

Pension Plan and ESPP

Health and dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Family Building Benefit

Job summary

Gibson Energy Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to oversee cost control, scheduling, forecasting and performance reporting for projects ranging from $2M to $150M. You will support project teams and drive reliable information to identify risks and manage change.

The role requires strong Primavera, MS Project and Excel skills, with 7+ years in project controls, preferably in oil and gas facilities. Calibrated for a Calgary-based office, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on project controls experience including planning and scheduling, cost control and/or estimating.
• Experience supporting oil and gas gathering, processing, pipeline and/or terminal facilities in an engineering/procurement, EPCM, contractor and/or owner environment.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Experience establishing and maintaining project cost and schedule baselines, forecasts, progress measures and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify variances and inform decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, consultants, vendors and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CPA/ACCA/CA or PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety in everything we do and promote safe, reliable work practices.
• Provide project controls support across projects: cost, schedule monitoring, forecasting and cash flow.
• Lead planning activities, build robust schedules, set baselines with Engineering and Construction.
• Establish project cost baselines and support AFE preparation, submission and closeout.
• Identify variances, forecast changes, and mitigate schedule impacts.
• Coordinate reporting with engineers, procurement, construction and vendors for consistent performance reporting.
• Develop project controls metrics and benchmarking for decisions.
• Maintain project cost, schedule and benchmarking data for future planning.
• Support development and continuous improvement of project controls standards.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Forecasting

Performance reporting

AFE preparation

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Certified Cost Engineer

Accounting designation

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Controls Specialist - Gibson Energy Inc.

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.

Location: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department: Land, Information & Project Services
Is this position safety sensitive: No

The Opportunity

As the Senior Project Controls Specialist, you’ll provide project controls expertise across a portfolio of projects ranging from approximately $2 million to $150 million. You’ll support project teams with cost control, scheduling, forecasting and performance reporting, helping provide the reliable project information needed to identify risks, manage change and make informed decisions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
• Generous vacation and flex time that support work-life balance and gives you time to recharge
• Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
• Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account to support your unique wellness needs
• Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys

What You’ll Do

• Champion safety in everything we do, promoting safe and reliable work practices and continuous improvement in support of Gibson Energy’s Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS).
• Provide project controls support across assigned projects, including cost and schedule monitoring, forecasting, progress measurement, variance analysis, contingency tracking, change management and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead and facilitate project planning activities with project teams, building robust schedules and establishing schedule baselines in collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and other stakeholders.
• Establish project cost baselines and support AFE preparation, submission and closeout activities.
• Identify cost and schedule variances, forecast changes and potential delays, providing timely insight to project teams and recommending opportunities to mitigate schedule impacts.
• Coordinate project reporting requirements with engineering consultants, procurement teams and construction vendors to support timely, consistent and accurate project performance reporting.
• Develop project controls metrics and benchmarking information to support performance comparisons, project stewardship and informed decision-making.
• Maintain project cost, schedule and benchmarking information, ensuring reliable historical data is available to support project controls activities and future planning.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of project controls standards, processes and procedures within Gibson Energy’s Asset Delivery Framework, applying project controls best practices across the work.

Who You Are

• 7+ years of hands-on project controls experience, including planning and scheduling, cost control and/or estimating.
• Experience supporting oil and gas gathering, processing, pipeline and/or terminal facilities, gained in an engineering/procurement, EPCM, contractor and/or owner environment.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Experience establishing and maintaining project cost and schedule baselines, forecasts, progress measures and performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify cost and schedule variances and provide clear information to support project decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, consultants, vendors and other project stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Certified Cost Engineer credential, accounting designation or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is performed in an office environment.
• Travel up to 25% could be required when there is a business need.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson

For Over 70 Years, Gibson Has Been Defined By Our People — Those Who Seize Opportunities And Make Exceptional Customer Service a Part Of Everything We Do. We Believe Employees Should Share In The Success They Help Create And Here’s What Sets Us Apart

We believe our people are our competitive advantage, and we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and long-term success.

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.