Sr Project Controls Advisor

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Are you passionate about providing project management guidance, active teamwork and building positive relationships? We are looking for you! Using an analytical and collaborative mindset, you will be responsible for the planning of a project portfolio in various areas of the Commerce City Refinery, which is the largest refinery in the Rocky Mountain region and the only petroleum refinery in Colorado.

As a Project Control Advisor you will provide project controls guidance and recommendations, explain complex progress and performance variance, and work with various levels of the organization and other stakeholders as a subject matter expert.

Minimum Requirements:

- 5 to 10 years of specialized experience in project controls

- Ability to develop and maintain various levels of schedules throughout a projects life cycle

- Ability to apply and improve established standards, guidelines, systems, and processes

- Ability to coach and influence with strong problem solving skills

- Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications, project management and planning programs, as well as data visualization programs

- Previous experience with SAP, FieldGlass, Primavera or Aspen-tech In Plant Estimator would be considered an asset

- A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

- A post-secondary training course or diploma in a related field would be considered an asset

- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for the duration of your employment

Responsibilities:

- Implement Project Controls for projects with budgets between $100K and $10M

- Act as a resource person for the project engineering team, from project setup to project close-out

- Use a collaborative approach to develop the project’s work breakdown structure for cost and schedule for integrity of work

- Work with multi-disciplinary team of Suncor employees and partners (consulting firms, contractors)

- Support effective communication and provide data analysis for senior stakeholders

- Interface with finance and project portfolio management to ensure financial procedures and processes are followed

Location and other Key Details:

- You will work out of our Commerce City refinery, located at 5455 Brighton Blvd.

- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

- In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment; Suncor is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

Salary/Hourly Rate and Compensation Details:

- Annual salary range: $99,000 - $130,000; our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

- Annual incentive (bonus) program with a 20% target

- Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan

- Great work/life balance, including a generous vacation program of 3 to 4 weeks (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days (1 each month)

- Excellent 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, and an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution

- Suncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.