Senior Project Controls Specialist - Services

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Town of Bonnyville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. in Bonnyville, AB, invites applications for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to strengthen our Services Division.

Reporting to the Planning / Scheduling Manager, you will lead cost control, scheduling, and forecasting to keep projects on time and within budget. This on-site role requires 10+ years in industrial or commercial construction, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project planning and scheduling in industrial, civil, or commercial construction.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Office; familiarity with MS Project, Tilos, Powerproject, and 4D scheduling.
• PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, P.Eng., CCDA, or CET designations are assets.
• Ability to mentor junior planners and coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost and schedule control activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project controls systems, WBS, baseline budgets, and cost/schedule integration.
• Monitor progress, earned value, labour productivity, and expenditure trends to identify risks and inform decisions.
• Manage change control and scope variations, ensuring impacts are reflected in schedules and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present project performance reports and guide project teams.

Skills

P6 Proficiency

Cost Control

Scheduling

Leadership

Project Planning

Education

Engineering Tech Diploma

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Tilos

Powerproject

vPlanner

4D Scheduling

Job description

Senior Project Controls Specialist - Services

Requisition ID: 32487

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: On-Site

Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just maintain assets, we extend their life and maximize their value. As part of our Services Division, you’ll contribute to critical work across the region, supporting sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and sustaining capital.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is seeking expressions of interest from motivated individuals to join our talent pipeline for future opportunities supporting the Services Division at the Bonnyville location.

Reporting to the Planning / Scheduling Manager the Senior Project Control Specialist plays a key role in supporting the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects through cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance analysis, risk management, and project reporting. The role provides critical insights that help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead project cost and schedule control activities, including forecasting, performance measurement, variance analysis, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain project controls systems, work breakdown structures (WBS), baseline budgets, and cost/schedule integration processes
• Monitor project progress, earned value performance, labor productivity, and expenditure trends to identify risks and support informed decision-making
• Manage change control and scope variations, ensuring impacts are accurately reflected in project schedules, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Prepare and present project performance reports, participate in project review meetings, and provide guidance to project teams and junior project controls staff

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Diploma in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of project planning and scheduling experience within industrial, civil, infrastructure, or commercial construction environments, including experience managing projects from initiation through closeout
• Software: Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Project, Tilos, Powerproject, vPlanner, and 4D/model-based scheduling is considered an asset
• Certifications: PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, P.Eng., CCDA, and/or CET designations are considered assets
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior planners and schedulers, lead schedule review processes, and collaborate effectively with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from people with disabilities. Accomodations are available on request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.