Senior Project Controls Specialist - Drilling Program

Airswift; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support a major offshore drilling program on Canada's East Coast. The role is based in St. John's, NL, onsite with no remote option.

The position focuses on cost control, forecasting, project reporting, and change management across a large capital program, coordinating with engineering, drilling, procurement, finance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Controls experience.
• Strong Cost Control and Cost Forecasting experience.
• Experience supporting major capital projects.
• Proven Change Management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP or ERP system experience.
• Power BI experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts.
• Monitor commitments, accruals, actual costs, and expenditures.
• Track project performance against approved budgets and control estimates.
• Perform variance analysis and cost trend reviews.
• Support contingency management and cost risk assessments.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and performance reports.
• Administer project change management processes.
• Maintain project change logs and supporting documentation.

Skills

Cost Control

Forecasting

Change Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Reporting

Project Controls

Analytical Skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Senior Project Controls Specialist - Offshore Drilling Program
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Contract Term: 12 Months (with potential for extension)
Schedule: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement: Onsite (No Remote Option Available)

Looking to Expand Your Offshore Experience?
Airswift is recruiting for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to support a major offshore drilling program on Canada's East Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Project Controls professionals who are looking to broaden their experience within offshore drilling, offshore oil platform operations, offshore support vessel activities, and large-scale project execution.

Candidates from across Canada are encouraged to apply. If you have considered relocating for a unique career opportunity, this role offers the chance to gain valuable offshore industry experience while working on a significant multi-year energy development program.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Controls Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting cost control, forecasting, project reporting, and change management activities across a complex offshore drilling and development program.

Working within an integrated project team, you will collaborate with engineering, drilling, procurement, finance, operations, and leadership stakeholders to support the successful delivery of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain project cost forecasts.
• Monitor commitments, accruals, actual costs, and expenditures.
• Track project performance against approved budgets and control estimates.
• Perform variance analysis and cost trend reviews.
• Support contingency management and cost risk assessments.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and performance reports.

Change Management

• Administer project change management processes.
• Maintain project change logs and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate Project Change Notices (PCNs).
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts resulting from project changes.
• Ensure approved changes are captured within project forecasts and reporting.

Project Controls Support

• Support project planning, execution, and performance monitoring activities.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and emerging issues.
• Provide reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Project Controls.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reporting packages.
• Support compliance with project controls procedures and governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Participate in project reviews and closeout activities.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of Project Controls experience.
• Strong Cost Control and Cost Forecasting experience.
• Experience supporting major capital projects.
• Proven Change Management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP experience or equivalent ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting offshore drilling programs.
• Experience working with offshore oil platforms and offshore support vessels.
• Previous experience within oil & gas, energy, LNG, marine, or offshore environments.
• Power BI experience.
• Planning and Scheduling experience.
• Experience working within Owner or EPC project environments.

Why Apply?

• Gain valuable experience supporting a major offshore drilling program.
• Work alongside experienced project and drilling professionals.
• Expand your expertise within Canada's offshore energy sector.
• Join a long-term project with extension potential.
• Experience life and work on Canada's beautiful East Coast.
• Develop transferable skills that are highly sought after across offshore and major project environments.

If you are a Project Controls professional with strong forecasting, cost control, and change management experience and are interested in expanding your offshore project exposure, we want to hear from you.