Project Controls

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Are you a skilled Project Controller who takes pride in delivering quality work and operating safely? If you're self‑motivated, dependable, and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

At Centerfire, our motto is more than words—it's the foundation of how we work, lead, and support one another every day. As a proudly Indigenous‑owned company and trusted leader in industrial services, we've built a reputation for integrity, safety, and teamwork.

When you join Centerfire, you're not just taking on a job—you're becoming part of a team that values hard work, respects its people, and fosters a strong workplace family culture. From the field to leadership, we believe in supporting each other, celebrating success, and creating an environment where employees can grow and thrive.

If you're ready to bring your experience as a Project Controller to a company that values your contribution, join the Centerfire family and help build something exceptional in Fort McMurray.

• Assist with Budget Tracking, Invoicing and Cost Control, including monitoring spend vs. forecast, and flagging variances.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, accruals, and cash flow tracking for active projects.
• Compile and maintain project progress reports for internal and client reporting requirements.
• Support Scope Change Management by logging change requests, updating registers, and coordinating approvals.
• Prepare and submit Monthly Accruals and Cost Reports for review.
• Help build and maintain Project Schedules in Primavera P6, including inputting progress updates and generating lookahead schedules.
• Prepare variance explanations and support responses to client cost and schedule inquiries.
• Oversee Subcontractor Administration, collecting timesheets, tracking deliverables, and coordinating communications.
• Support development and maintenance of project reporting tools, dashboards, and data tracking systems using Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar software.
• Perform other project controls and commercial support duties as required to support successful project execution.

• Criminal Record Check.
• University degree or college diploma in construction management, engineering, or a related field is an asset.
• Proven oral and written communication skills with clients, management, and field personnel.
• 2–5 years of experience in Project Controls, Cost Control, Project Coordination, or Commercial Management within the Oil Sands, heavy civil, or industrial construction industries is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, and earned value principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Scheduling and estimation experience is considered an asset.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office products (Excel, Project, Word, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify cost, schedule, and productivity risks early.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and document management systems.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and dashboard tools is considered an asset.

Centerfire Energy Group is an Indigenous‑owned, full‑service industrial and commercial contractor that began operations in Alberta's oil and gas industry and has expanded to serve regions across Canada. We specialize in heavy equipment services, including large‑scale clearing, civil construction, site services, modular facilities, and general site maintenance. We also supply aggregate and logistics services, environmental assignments, residential/commercial land development, underground utility installation, and emergency spill response, to name a few.

We pride ourselves on operating with safety excellence at the forefront, from our front‑line personnel to our executive team. We will never place any priority above ensuring our people’s safety in the workplace. Our direct industry experience has enabled us to…