Project Controls Specialist

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #13706

MatchBox Consulting Group is on the hunt for a Project Controls Specialist. This candidate will be responsible for leading high-risk and complex infrastructure and construction projects. Oversees cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Manages planning, risk, stakeholder engagement, procurement, construction management, and reporting. Produces project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.

Duration: 1 year

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and monitor project activities for large-scale infrastructure/construction initiatives.
• Develop and implement project and risk management plans.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide clear communication on project status.
• Utilize advanced project management software and analytics tools to manage data, reporting, and forecasts.
• Support resource forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc queries.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and project management software skills (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Experience with SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Analytics Cloud, and intermediate programming (VBA, SAS, R, Python, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in utility environments or large-scale construction project controls.
• Program management experience.

I hope you’re looking forward to the weekend!

Our client, BC Hydro, has just released two new positions that, given your background, I'm hoping you could help with in case someone in your network may be interested. A bit about the role: 

Role: Project Controls Specialist
Length: 1 years
Location: Burnaby, BC
Rate: 70 to 93 depending on t4 or inc and experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and monitor project activities for large-scale infrastructure/construction initiatives.
• Develop and implement project and risk management plans.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide clear communication on project status.
• Utilize advanced project management software and analytics tools to manage data, reporting, and forecasts.
• Support resource forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc queries.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of project management experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and project management software skills (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Experience with SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Analytics Cloud, and intermediate programming (VBA, SAS, R, Python, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in utility environments or large-scale construction project controls.
• Program management experience.

The submission deadline for this position is December 5^th, so if there's interest, please reply to this email and I'll be in touch with next steps. 

Cheers, 

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com