Project Control Specialist

The Project Controls Specialist supports the Distribution Projects team by sustaining project scheduling and controls functions. This role manages activities related to planning, monitoring, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for Distribution Capital Projects. The Specialist will have a strong understanding of Client’s stage/gate project process and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and evaluating detailed project schedules across all stages to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for all phases of Distribution Capital Projects

- Develop and administer cost and resource-loaded project schedules

- Monitor project progress and identify variances against baseline schedules

- Prepare and deliver accurate cost reports, including earned vs. burned analysis, project cost and schedule metrics (CPI and SPI), and earned value reports

- Monitor and update project schedules, milestones, and completion timetables

- Generate resource availability vs. requirement reports based on the Distribution Annual Capital Plan; provide monthly reports comparing actual vs. planned hours by resource type

- Liaise with key stakeholders to obtain relevant information and ensure project schedules are current, supporting strategic decision-making

- Update and communicate the annual capital plan monthly to all stakeholders

- Prepare and distribute regular project status, performance, and schedule reports for various levels of management

- Gather project and program data from multiple sources, integrate with the Distribution Annual Capital Plan, and enable Project Managers with a single-source self-serve platform for their projects

- Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the job description

Standard Skill Set

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline

- A minimum of 5 years of experience in project controls, scheduling, or related roles

- Demonstrated experience with Data Analytics – developing data visualizations using MS Excel, Power BI or other analytic tools

- Demonstrated experience with Financial Management Systems

- Strong understanding of project management principles and stage/gate processes

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Preferred Skills

Preferred but not mandatory:

- Work experience in a project environment

- Experience with Work and Asset Management systems

- Experience or knowledge in utility or Oil & Gas construction

Our best candidate needs to have excellent time management skills combined with superior planning and organizational skills. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment and have demonstrated they are able to take initiative and can promptly respond through multiple channels.