Senior Project Controls Specialist

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Controls Specialist to join our team in Vancouver, Edmonton, or Calgary
. This is a full-time position. As a key member of our Project Controls team, you will play a critical role in managing project costs and ensuring that our business is operating efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's success and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.

• Monitor project costs and commitments to budget and forecasts and identify any variances to provide recommendations for cost reduction and control.
• Assist in the development of change order requests, maintain change control as well as manage trend and change order registries.
• Prepare regular project cost reports and dashboards to track project key milestones, baseline dates, trends and current targets.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies to minimize expenditures and maximize profitability.
• Conduct regular cost audits to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Provide cost control insights in collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve overall performance.
• Collect and vet daily timesheets, resolving timesheet discrepancies with Project Managers.
• Participate in project meetings and reviews to provide cost performance updates to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare monthly project payment applications as part of the invoicing process.
• Assist with basic vendor invoice validation and coding (vendor, dates, project, supporting documentation) and route issues for resolution.
• Contribute to project risk assessments by identifying potential cost exposures.

In addition to the above primary responsibilities, this position may provide support, as required, for the following:

• Project Schedule Development and Maintenance using P6 or MS Projects.
• Assist with sub-contractor management.
• Assist with preparation of proposal content.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedule baselines.
• Other administrative support duties as required.

• University Degree or Technical Diploma in Engineering, Construction or Accounting. or other related fields. Other post-secondary education may be considered.
• AACE Certifications are an asset but not required.
• 10+ years of proven work experience in Cost Control or Project Controls in construction, engineering or manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing project costs and identifying cost savings opportunities, managing change and contractor performance evaluation.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, risk management and contract language.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI, Primavera P6, MS Projects and Teams.
• An independent, self-starter and team player with a positive attitude who is able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow contract and billing requirements.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably BST 11, is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
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