Project Controller

Responsibilities

• Assists with management of a multi-disciplinary project controls team (planning, document control, process development, district standardization, cost control, etc.)
• Manages project documents in an organized and consistent manner. Ensures that field personnel have access to the latest drawings and specifications for building.
• Trains others on how to efficiently and effectively use softwares pertinent to project controls and operations (PM4+, ACC Build, Structionsite, etc.)
• Helps with the setup of project management software. Maintains parameters and updates them for the project team as required.
• Identifies reporting and auditing required for project compliance and success. Completes regular reporting and auditing.
• Troubleshoots software issues pertinent to project controls and project engineers.
• Helps to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Manages the setup of key project logs including submittals, inspection and test, procurement, etc. and conducts effective handoff to the project team.
• Collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, handles, and resolves potential problems.
• Analyzes and communicates the trending schedule, progress, and cost information to project personnel.
• Creates the project weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Adheres to PCL’s project control processes and procedures.
• Maintains the project control systems to ensure they meet project needs, progress reporting, and earned-value analysis requirements.
• Ensures alignment of project control systems and processes.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of resource loaded schedule, critical path analysis, resolution of scheduling issues, supervising schedule delays, impacts and variances to the baseline.
• Consistently establishes and maintains effective relationships with key partners and decision makers.
• Other duties in support of the project team or project controls department as required.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of construction management experience, with experience as a project manager, project controller, or equivalent.
• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Relevant designation is an asset.
• Working knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of all project management functions including scheduling and planning, RFIs, submittals, procurement, quality, cost control and forecasting, change management and document control. Ability to learn in-house software applications quickly.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems and is up to date with all current technology.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style across multiple departments and functions including clients, supervision, and craft workers.
• Ability to support the planning and execution of new initiatives and processes.
• Experience working for a contractor is preferred.
• Strong ability to identify inefficiencies and produce solutions.
• An understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Knowledge of estimating methods and practices.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational skills, high level of detail orientation, and ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Strong ability to train others, including clients, consultants, and trades.