Strategic Project Controls & Planning Lead

CPKC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee share purchase plan

Performance incentive plan

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Pension plan

Job summary

CPKC is seeking a Specialist Project Controls to oversee budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for Real Estate and Industrial Development metrics. The role supports revenue targets through detailed financial analysis, data management, and account reconciliation.

You will monitor performance against budgets, develop budgets and schedules, and ensure timely reporting. Strong SAP/BPC/Excel skills and at least 5 years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Project Management is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in financial planning, accounting, engineering, project management, project controls, construction, and railway operations.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align on common objectives.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, including investment returns, operating margins, accounting reconciliation, and investment evaluation.
• Proficiency in SAP, BPC, and Excel, including accurate data entry, data queries, and analysis of large data sets.
• Experience with project scoping, planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and portfolio execution.
• Ability to set priorities, manage deadlines, and deliver work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project, revenue, and agreement performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify, analyze, and report variances to targets and objectives.
• Support development of project budgets, schedules, and revenue plans.
• Maintain clear and accurate forecast and performance reporting.
• Manage SAP and BPC data entry and provide timely reporting support.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Promote best practices in project controls, monitoring, and reporting.

Job description

CPKC is seeking a Specialist Project Controls to oversee budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for Real Estate and Industrial Development metrics. The role supports revenue targets through detailed financial analysis, data management, and account reconciliation.

You will monitor performance against budgets, develop budgets and schedules, and ensure timely reporting. Strong SAP/BPC/Excel skills and at least 5 years in related fields are required.