Specialist, Service Control

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We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, Power Co, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At Power Co, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!

Your role and key responsibilities

We're looking for a Specialist, Service Control to join the team! Reporting to our Manager, Facility PMO, the Specialist, Service Control supports the financial, contractual, and performance control of construction-related services by reviewing progress reports, payment applications, invoices, budgets, and service deliverables. The position works closely with construction, finance, procurement, and contractors to ensure accurate cost reporting, contract compliance, effective performance monitoring, and timely resolution of discrepancies.

This role is available on a full-time onsite basis at our St. Thomas, ON office.

What you bring to the team

• Review contractor progress reports, payment applications, interim payment certificates, invoices, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, contractual compliance, and consistency with confirmed services or work performed.
• Maintain a comprehensive invoice tracker showing invoice receipt dates, review status, approval status, payment due dates, outstanding actions, and final payment status.
• Submit and coordinate invoice approval workflows in Oracle Aconex, ensuring all required stakeholders complete their reviews and approvals within the applicable timelines.
• Track approved invoices in SAP S/4
  
  HANA through financial approval, posting, payment processing, and final payment, and follow up on any outstanding actions or system issues.
• Track Purchase
  
  Requisition s in SAP S/4
  
  HANA, including submission, approval, release, and conversion status, and follow up with responsible stakeholders on outstanding actions.
• Support the Cost Controller by compiling cost data, contractor information, progress records, historical invoices, forecasts, and other supporting documentation required for cost estimates, accruals, and budget-related reporting.
• Verify reported progress and service performance using approved progress-measurement methods, including earned-value principles where applicable, and coordinate the resolution of discrepancies with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular invoice, payment, progress, cost, and performance reports for the Construction Project Manager, Cost Controller, and other project stakeholders, highlighting overdue actions, discrepancies, and financial risks.
• Support the preparation, coordination, issuance, and recordkeeping of Notices of Non-Payment and related payment documents in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and the applicable provisions of Ontario’s Construction Act, in coordination with Commercial, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree in the following areas is preferred - Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering or Supply Chain Management. Equivalent experience can also be considered.
• 3+ years of relevant experience within industries such as construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or contract administration within large scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing contractor invoices, payment applications, progress reports, and supporting documentation
• Knowledge of invoice processing, payment tracking, purchase requisitions, cost reporting, and financial approval processes
• Experience coordinating invoice approval workflows…