Senior Project Controls Specialist

Calgary, AB

EXP values the right people to create great experiences. We believe work should be challenging and enjoyable, and that exponential possibilities arise from a respectful, satisfying and empowering environment. We value our employees—experience and expertise, energy, passion and diversity—and their innovative approach to work and life.

Senior Project Controls Specialist. EXP is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist who will be responsible for supporting project controls functions across a broad range of projects, including Program Management, Design-Build, EPC or EPCM projects within Transportation, Infrastructure and vertical construction sectors. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

EXP is currently searching for a Senior Project Controls Specialist who will support project controls across a broad range of projects, including Program Management, Design-Build, EPC or EPCM projects within Transportation, Infrastructure and vertical construction sectors. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Support all project planning, budgeting, change management, cost control, cost estimating, reporting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor project financial performance and communicate variances to project management.
• Assist in change management processes and quantify impacts to schedule and cost.
• Support development and tracking of Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Maintain project WBS and CBS structures.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports.
• Support preparation of client invoices.
• Participate in cost reviews, audits and project reviews.
• Analyze project performance data and prepare dashboards and reports.
• Track project expenditures and validate invoices and cost coding.
• Review project contracts to ensure alignment with controls processes.
• Maintain compliance with contract requirements and corporate standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Support development and maintenance of risk registers and analyses.
• Identify and support mitigation of cost and schedule risks.
• Support development of project controls procedures and plans.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules including critical path analysis.
• Monitor schedule performance and report variances.
• Support earned value management (EVM) reporting.
• Provide input into proposals and bids as required.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

• Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and project controls tools (Prism, Procore).
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, formulas).
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Understanding of WBS and CBS structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Technical diploma or degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls within infrastructure, construction, or related sectors.
• Experience with scheduling, cost control, and project reporting.
• PMP or similar certification is an asset.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: .

Our story:
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different:
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

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