Project Controls Advisor

Job Title: Project Controls Advisor
Location: Calgary, AB
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week (in office fulltime)
Contract Length: Dec 2025 – Dec 2026
MAIN FUNCTIONS
The Project Advisor is an expert in Project Controls, Planning and Scheduling and Project Services and provides their expertise to projects as needed, supports the Project Controls Supervisor in updating tools and processes; assists with training and mentoring of less experienced group members.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains interfaces with key stakeholders of the projects, and provides accurate and timely Project Controls reports.
• May provide mentoring of less experienced Project Controls staff.
• Produces or oversees production of cost reports detailing budgets, approved changes, commitments, and forecasts from available information and historical trend analysis

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management
• 15 years experience as Project Controls Advisor on major O&G projects – preference on individual with SAGD and CC&S experience ($5M+)
• Experience in Cost and Scheduling
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 (not a scheduling role, but providing oversight)
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Multiple international project assignments
• Willing to travel to required project sites if required (overseas or domestic) and work in a team environment
• Knowledgeable with project management best practices framework and key work processes
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong organizational, business, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing, consulting, mentoring, analytical and computing skills
• Competent or Expert proficiency in several Project Management skills project controls, execution planning, contracting strategy, contract administration, cost estimating, planning & scheduling)

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