Project Controller

Overview

Manages project controls, documents, schedules, and cost reporting for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• progress reporting
• earned value
• document control
• software training
• cost trending

Tasks

-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. -Assists with management of a multi-disciplinary project controls team (planning, document control, process development, district standardization, cost control, etc.) -Maintains the project control systems to ensure they meet project needs, progress reporting, and earned-value analysis requirements. -Collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, handles, and resolves potential problems. -Manages the setup of key project logs including submittals, inspection and test, procurement, etc. and conducts effective handoff to the project team. -Helps to identify opportunities for process improvement -Manages project documents in an organized and consistent manner. Ensures that field personnel have access to the latest drawings and specifications for building. -Consistently establishes and maintains effective relationships with key partners and decision makers. -Troubleshoots software issues pertinent to project controls and project engineers. -Identifies reporting and auditing required for project compliance and success. Completes regular reporting and auditing. -Ensures alignment of project control systems and processes. -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.) -Adheres to PCL’s project control processes and procedures. -Helps with the setup of project management software. Maintains parameters and updates them for the project team as required. -Analyzes and communicates the trending schedule, progress, and cost information to project personnel.

Requirements

• construction certification
• project management
• estimating
• scheduling
• risk management
• 4-6 years

What You Bring

-Experience working for a contractor is preferred. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems and is up to date with all current technology. -Ability to adapt communication style across multiple departments and functions including clients, supervision, and craft workers. -Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Relevant designation is an asset. -Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and produce solutions. -An understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities. -Knowledge of estimating methods and practices. -Strong ability to train others, including clients, consultants, and trades. -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. -Effective verbal and written communication skills. -Working knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices. -Organizational skills, high level of detail orientation, and ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines. -Strong analysis and problem-solving abilities. -4-6 years of construction management experience, with experience as a project manager, project controller, or equivalent. -Ability to support the planning and execution of new initiatives and processes.

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About PCL Construction

-A prominent group of independent construction companies operating across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. -Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and operates as a 100% employee-owned company, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. -Renowned for a comprehensive range of services, including general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. -Serves various sectors such as civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets, handling projects of all scales and complexities. -Skilled in managing projects related to transportation, water infrastructure, institutional, educational, residential, commercial, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, and sports facilities. -At the forefront of leveraging advanced digital construction technologies and sustainable practices to deliver innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.

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