Project Controls Specialist

Project Controls Specialist

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. North Vancouver BC Full-Time Permanent

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. (VanPile) is not just a construction company; its a
cornerstone of British Columbias marine infrastructure. Since1913 our dedicated team has been building major marine facilities along the coastline and inland waters. As a proud family-owned business we are deeply committed to our community and uphold a long-standing tradition of excellence and integrity.
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Build Your Career with One of Canadas Leading Heavy Civil and Marine Contractors

Are you a seasoned project controls professional with a passion for delivering complex heavy civil marine industrial or infrastructure projects

Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. (VanPile) is seeking an Intermediate Project Controls Specialist to join our team at our Head Office in North Vancouver BC. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager and working closely with Project Managers and operational teams this position plays a critical role in planning monitoring and controlling project performance across multiple projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys influencing project success through effective cost schedule risk and change management practices.

About the Role

As an Intermediate Project Controls Specialist you will support project teams throughout the project lifecycle by establishing and maintaining effective project control systems developing accurate reporting monitoring project performance and providing valuable forecasting and analytical insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert proposal estimates into detailed project budgets and control baselines
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) cost codes and project budgets
• Monitor daily weekly and monthly project performance reporting
• Analyze cost and schedule variances and provide forecasting insights
• Support project managers with cost schedule change and risk management activities
• Maintain and update project risk registers
• Review project contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Support project change management processes including tracking and documentation
• Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts
• Ensure compliance with corporate project controls standards and procedures
• Prepare internal and external project performance reports
• Assist with claims documentation and substantiation for complex projects
• Provide project controls guidance and strategic recommendations to project teams
• Collaborate closely with project managers project coordinators and contract specialists
• Coach and mentor project staff on project controls processes and best practices

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Minimum 5 years of Project Controls experience within heavy civil marine industrial energy or construction projects
• Demonstrated success supporting fixed-price unit-rate or EPC project environments
• Strong understanding of:
• • Cost management
  • Schedule management
  • Change management
  • Risk management
  • Forecasting and reporting
• Experience reviewing and interpreting project contracts
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective project control systems
• Experience preparing management reports and performance dashboards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

• Engineering Construction Management Accounting Business or related degree/diploma
• Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• Experience with ERP systems and project cost management software
• Knowledge of claims management and contract administration
• Professional certification such as PMP AACE CCP or equivalent is considered an asset

Skills & Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High professional and ethical standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship-building capabilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to mentor and train others in project controls practices

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $90000 - $110000 per year

The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on jobrelated factors including relevant experience years of experience qualifications internal equity and Carlson Construction Groups compensation policy.

Whats in it for you

Competitive Compensation Competitive base salary company-paid RRSP contributions and bonus eligibility

Grow Your Career Professional development mentorship and ongoing learning opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home each week.

Time to Recharge 14 statutory holidays per calendar year

Comprehensive Benefits A competitive benefits program supporting your health and well-being

Annual Fitness & Movement Stipend Supporting your physical health and well-being

Connected Culture cohesive team created through regular team-building sessions

LongTerm Opportunity Build your future with a proud BCbased family-owned company that invests in its people

Work Arrangement: A hybridschedule consisting of four days in the office and one day working from home per week.

How to Apply:

Join us and be a part of a project that makes a difference! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.

Important Notice:

CCG does not accept unsolicited résumés from agencies and is not responsible for any fees related to them. Agencies should not submit résumés in response to this posting to CCG employees or any associated company location.

Compensation Notice

The compensation range provided for this position is intended as a general guideline. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on several job-related factors includingexperience years of relevant experience qualifications
skills internal equity considerations and Carlson Construction Groups
compensation policies and practices.

Accommodation Requests:

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