Team Lead, Project Controls - Sustaining Capital

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Wellness support

Paid vacation

Volunteer day

Job summary

Irving Oil in East Saint John, NB is seeking a Team Lead, Project Controls - Sustaining Capital to drive cost, schedule, forecasting and governance for sustaining capital projects. You will lead a team, define standards, and partner with project managers to deliver accurate controls information and continuous improvements.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive project controls expertise, and a proven ability to optimize performance in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of project controls experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with cost, schedule, forecasting, and reporting; SAP familiarity and certifications (PMP, AACEI, PQS) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Controls professionals.
• Oversee project controls activities including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, and reporting for sustaining capital projects.
• Establish and maintain project controls standards, processes, and best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project performance and identify risks, trends, variances, opportunities.
• Partner with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide strategic project controls guidance.
• Ensure project controls data, reporting, and systems are accurate, timely, and aligned with requirements.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Project controls

Cost management

Scheduling

Forecasting

Earned value

Reporting

SAP

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering, Business, Program Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Team Lead, Project Controls - Sustaining Capital, you will provide leadership and expertise in the planning, execution, and control of sustaining capital, major project, and turnaround initiatives within a heavy industrial environment. Your goal will be to drive project performance through effective cost management, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and project controls governance. Your success will be measured through the delivery of accurate and timely project controls information, proactive identification of risks and opportunities, continuous process improvements, and the achievement of project cost and schedule objectives.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our East Saint John location with access to our fitness facillity
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Controls professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee project controls activities including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, and performance reporting for sustaining capital projects
• Establish and maintain project controls standards, processes, and best practices to support consistent project execution
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, trends, variances, and opportunities to improve project outcomes
• Partner with Project Managers and key stakeholders to provide strategic project controls guidance and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure project controls data, reporting, and systems are accurate, timely, and aligned with business and project requirements
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project controls effectiveness, efficiency, and reporting capabilities

Your Skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of project controls principles, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, earned value, and project reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex project information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with project controls systems, reporting tools, and SAP or similar enterprise platforms

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 10 years of project controls experience supporting capital projects, major projects, turnarounds, or sustaining capital programs within heavy industrial environments
• Demonstrated success managing project cost, schedule, forecasting, and performance reporting for complex projects; experience with SAP and professional certifications such as PMP, AACEI, or PQS are considered assets

The expected annual salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.