As a Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing the Project Controls function, including cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, reporting, and project performance analysis. This role provides strategic direction, technical leadership, and governance to ensure projects are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, company standards, and business objectives.
The Project Controls Manager partners with Operations, Project Management, Finance, Estimating, and clients to deliver accurate project performance information, support effective decision-making, and drive successful project outcomes across construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects.
What would you be doing?
- Lead and oversee all project controls functions, including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, earned value analysis, change management, and performance reporting to ensure successful project execution.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve project controls standards, processes, governance, and reporting frameworks while ensuring compliance with contractual and company requirements.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to Project Controls teams, fostering a high-performance culture and delivering strategic guidance to Project Managers and Operations.
- Monitor and analyze project performance against budgets, schedules, and KPIs by identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and corrective actions, while producing executive-level reports and dashboards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project plans, forecasts, budgets, and commercial objectives, while driving continuous improvement initiatives, digital tool adoption, and effective project startup and closeout activities.
Perks of the job
- Competitive compensation.
- Company-supplied benefits for you and your family.
- RRSP matching.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience), professional certifications considered an asset, and 10+ years of progressive project controls experience, including leadership roles supporting large-scale industrial or EPC projects.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with proven experience building, mentoring, and leading high-performing project controls teams.
- Extensive expertise in project controls, including cost management, forecasting, scheduling, earned value management, change management, performance measurement, and project reporting.
- Strong industrial project experience with knowledge of construction, maintenance, turnaround, and capital project execution, supported by commercial, contractual, and risk management acumen.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex project data, provide actionable insights, and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.
As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of a combination of a Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification, and an Education and Accreditation Verification.
Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.
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Our Commitment to Our People
When you join FLINT, we make these promises:
- Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
- Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
- Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
- Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
- Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.
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