Project Controller

Pcl Construction

The Role

Overview

Oversees project controls, docs, reporting, schedule & cost analysis for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule management
  • progress reporting
  • software training
  • log management
  • earned value
  • document management

Tasks

-Collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, handles, and resolves potential problems. Develops and implements recovery plan. Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues. -Identifies reporting and auditing required for project compliance and success. Completes regular reporting and auditing. -Analyzes and communicates the trending schedule, progress, and cost information to project personnel. -Creates the project weekly and monthly progress reports. -Trains others on how to efficiently and effectively use softwares pertinent to project controls and operations (PM4+, ACC Build, Structionsite, etc.) -Assists in the development and maintenance of resource loaded schedule, critical path analysis, resolution of scheduling issues, supervising schedule delays, impacts and variances to the baseline. -Helps to identify opportunities for process improvement, and helps to come up with ideas. -Assists with management of a multi-disciplinary project controls team (planning, document control, process development, district standardization, cost control, etc.) -Manages the setup of key project logs including submittals, inspection and test, procurement, etc. and conducts effective handoff to the project team. Oversees the logs effective use throughout the duration of construction. -Participates in the project scope and change management process and ensures accurate completion and issuance of estimates or impact analyses to partners. -Presents at client engineering meetings. -Troubleshoots software issues pertinent to project controls and project engineers. -Maintains the project control systems to ensure they meet project needs, progress reporting, and earned-value analysis requirements. -Helps with the setup of project management software. Maintains parameters and updates them for the project team as required. -Ensures alignment of project control systems and processes. -Manages project documents in an organized and consistent manner. Ensures that field personnel have access to the latest drawings and specifications for building. May include design management for design-build projects. -Adheres to PCL’s project control processes and procedures. -Consistently establishes and maintains effective relationships with key partners and decision makers.

Requirements

  • contractor experience
  • communication skills
  • conflict resolution
  • project management
  • microsoft office
  • estimating methods

What You Bring

-Experience working for a contractor is preferred. -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -An understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities. -Demonstrates conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities, and professional judgment. -Ability to adapt communication style across multiple departments and functions including clients, supervision, and craft workers. -Strong understanding of all project management functions including scheduling and planning, RFIs, submittals, procurement, quality, cost control and forecasting, change management and document control. Ability to learn in-house software applications quickly. -Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and produce solutions. -Strong ability to train others, including clients, consultants, and trades. -Working knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices. -Understands and interprets productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems and is up to date with all current technology. -Organizational skills, high level of detail orientation, and ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines. -Strong analysis and problem-solving abilities. -Knowledge of estimating methods and practices. -Ability to support the planning and execution of new initiatives and processes.

The Company

About Pcl Construction

-With a strong presence in North America and beyond, PCL delivers large-scale projects spanning multiple sectors. -The company is known for taking on complex, high-profile projects that challenge the limits of construction innovation. -Typical projects include hospitals, airports, skyscrapers, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. -Their work includes projects in diverse sectors such as transportation, energy, utilities, and residential developments. -PCL is often at the forefront of cutting-edge construction technologies and project management strategies. -A unique aspect of PCL’s approach is its collaborative culture, fostering a team-based atmosphere where every member contributes to success.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Special Projects

Buildings

Civil Infrastructure

Heavy Industrial

Building Revitalization

Commercial

Retail

Education

Government

Public

Health Care

Hospitality

Gaming

Bridge Rehabilitation

Structural Repairs

Water Infrastructure

Wastewater Treatment

Dams

Marine

Rail

Vehicular Systems

Fabrication and Modularization

Engineering and Planning

Maintenance, Turnarounds and Outages