CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for an Intermediate level Project Controls Specialist supporting multiple projects in Vancouver and Burnaby, Canada. Under limited guidance, supports the project delivery team by developing basic to moderately complex cost and schedule baselines; collects and analyzes monthly cost and schedule progress, identifies and assists in analyzing project variances of basic to moderate complexity; maintains integrated dashboards, ensures risk reserves are updated and integrated into project financial forecasts; and performs reporting of this information in standard formats to appropriate management. Supports the implementation of financial controls, procedures, systems and forecasting techniques. Follows all safety programs.

The ideal candidate:

• Supports compliance with internal procedures such as government regulations. Gathers project progress information from project manager and project team members to update and monitor projects of basic to moderate complexity. Evaluates and updates data regarding schedule dates, physical percent complete, resource requirements, subcontractor commitments and project accruals. Reviews schedule progress and productivity of resources. Develops time-phased project cost and resource forecasts; validates project costs; updates requirements as required. Monitors progress of project deliverables and actual expenditures versus forecasts. Performs performance reporting using Earned Value Management. Conducts financial analysis including variance, risk and profit/loss analyses, etc. Performs non-routine analyses and prepares non-routine financial reports. Documents and assesses the impact of project changes on cost/schedule baselines.
• For projects of basic to moderate complexity, develops and documents project planning considerations and objectives, scope and milestones to incorporate into the schedule. Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated critical path schedules for medium to large segments of major projects and/or portfolio of basic to moderate complex projects in accordance with contract specifications. Evaluates and raises project early warning signals to project manager. Evaluates and recommends resource realignments to maintain project execution.
• Generates and analyzes earned value reports for projects of basic to moderate complexity and discusses any observations with supervisor and the project manager. Evaluates project execution and impact of developing trends using prescribed methodologies to determine if project is proceeding within available resources and budget. Prepares client and internal status reports to communicate cost status and documents trends.
• Uses appropriate document management protocols to manage the storage and retrieval of project documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management methodology including budget development, earned value metrics, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, and finance and accounting concepts and practices.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of project goals, drivers, strategies, risks and opportunities as well as an understanding of project finance.
• Possesses strong teamwork and collaboration skills and an ability to work well in fast paced environments requiring daily shifting of priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of related experience.
  Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Please refer the Job description for details