Project Controls Specialist – Owner's Representative (Edmonton, AB)

Project Controls Specialist Owners Representative(Edmonton AB)

About us:

Since2011Dokainish& Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services.

We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results acrossnumerousbusiness areas of expertise include but are not limited to Project Controls Project Management Quantitative Risk Analysis Organizational Change Management Enterprise Reporting Estimating Asset Management and System Implementation for Capital draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients most complex challenges.

About the Role:

Wereseeking a Project Controls Specialist to serve as owners representative on $50M commercial construction the clients master schedulevalidatecontractor progress and coordinate across GCs vendors and internal client teams on complex long-duration projects (24 months). This role requires independence regular site presence and the ability to challenge vendor claims whilemaintainingcollaborative relationships.

Location:Remote (Edmonton AB) with regular travel to Calgary and project sites (Relocation to Calgaryrequiredwithin 2-3 years)

Role Description:

• Develop andmaintainintegrated master schedules incorporating inputs from GCs vendors owner departments IT/telecom and FF&E providers

• Conduct regular site visits (multiple times weekly during construction) to verify physical progress against contractor claims and challenge inconsistencies

• Interface with client stakeholders and contractor teams to drive schedule alignment multi-party coordination and issue resolution

• Coordinate construction activities around operational constraints (24/7 facilities server rooms control centers)

• Track change orders schedule impacts cost monitoring and budget variance analysis

• Support weekly progress updates and monthly formal reports with schedule analytics and risk assessment

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of project controls construction management or owners representative experience

• Hands-on experience on active construction sites($50M projects preferred) particularlyClass A office or commercial construction

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to site safety(CSO or equivalent training an asset)

• Proven ability to work independently in remote/hybrid roles with minimal supervision

• Proficiencywith scheduling software (Primavera P6 MS Project or similar) and construction cost management

• Excellent stakeholder management skillsdiplomatic yet firm whenvalidatingcontractor performance

• Comfortable in complex ambiguous environments with competing priorities

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel regularly within Alberta with occasional vendor/fabrication yard visits

• Must be willing torelocateto Calgary AB within 2-3 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Owners representative experience on complex capital projects with mission-critical or 24/7 operational components

• Oil & gas or energy sector client experience (corporate facilities campus developments)

• Experience coordinating non-construction elements (FF&E IT infrastructure commissioning move management)

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with PMIS platforms (Procore Aconex) or cost management systems (EcoSys Prism)

• Professional designation (PMI-SP PSP PMP CCT) or working toward certification

Note:Thisroledescription is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills or qualificationsrequired.

If you believe your skillset drive qualifications and experienceisa match we welcome your application andcantwait to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joiningDokainish& those candidates considered foran initialinterview will be contacted.

Notes:
VACANCY STATUS: This posting is for a new position.
AI USAGE: This organization does not use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants for this particular open position. All applications are personally reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team.

Dokainish& Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age gender racecolour religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

In accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 andDokainish& Company AODA Policy accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.