Senior EVM & COBRA Specialist

AboutDokainish& Company

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 functions. Our areas of expertise include but are not limited to Project Management Quantitative Risk Analysis Organizational Change Management Project Controls Enterprise Reporting Estimating Asset Management and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients most complex challenges.

We are a fast-growing organization currently seeking a Senior EVM & COBRA Specialist to support the delivery of complex capital projects through rigorous cost and schedule performance management.

Role Overview

The SeniorEVM & COBRA Specialist will serve as asubject matter expert in COBRA (Deltek) responsible for configuringmaintaining andoperatingearned value management (EVM) systems on behalf of clients across capital-intensive sectors including energy infrastructure and government. This individual will work closely with project managers schedulers and client stakeholders to deliveraccuratetimely and actionable project performance data.

This is a full-time non-remote position based in Toronto Ontario Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

COBRA System Configuration & Administration

• Configure andmaintainCOBRA environments for active client engagements including project setup control account structures and work authorization

• Build and manage performance measurement baselines (PMBs) and manage baseline change control processes

• Establish andmaintainearned value measurement methods (0/100 50/50 milestones level of effort) aligned to project and client requirements

• Perform time-phased budget distribution and manage budget at completion (BAC) integrity across project lifecycles

Earned Value Management & Reporting

• Calculatevalidate and report core EVM metrics: BCWS BCWP ACWP SV CV SPI CPI EAC and TCPI

• Develop and deliver monthly project performance reports (CPRs/IPMRs) for client and internal stakeholders

• Identifyperformance trends forecast variances and support variance analysis narratives

• Produce andmaintainIntegrated Master Schedules (IMS) in coordination with project schedulers

Integration & Data Management

• Integrate COBRA with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 MS Project) and financial/ERP systems

• Manage cost and schedule data imports exports and reconciliation to ensure consistency across platforms

• Support implementation of COBRA at client sites including data migration training and go-live support

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on EVM best practices COBRA configuration decisions and project controls maturity

• Present performance data and analysis to project owners PMOs and executive stakeholders

• Support proposals and client engagements by contributing technical controlsexpertiseand scoping COBRA-related workstreams

Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers schedulers and cost engineers to ensure integrated project controlsdelivery

• Mentor junior analysts on EVM principles and COBRA operations

• Contribute to internal knowledge developmentmethodologyimprovement and toolset standardization

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years of professional project controls experience on capital projects

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering Construction Management Business ora relatedfield or equivalent professional experience in project controls.

• Hands-on expert-levelproficiencywith COBRA (Deltek) configuration administration and reporting (non-negotiable)

• Deep knowledge of earned value managementmethodology(ANSI 748 EVMS)

• Experience integrating COBRA with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project

• Proven ability to produce and present CPRs IPMRs and related performance deliverables

• Strong understanding of capital project lifecycle cost account structures and change control processes

• Experience in energy infrastructure utilities government or industrial sectors preferred

• Proficiencywith Excel for data analysis and reporting; Power BI or similar an asset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical controls data for executive audiences

• PMP PMI-SP or EVP certification is an asset

Working Arrangements

• Must be based in Toronto Ontario or willing torelocate.

• This is a full-time non-remote position based in Toronto Ontario Canada.

• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

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.