PROJECT CONTROLS LEAD

Location: Nisku, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
At Michels Canada, We Do That. Our company is passionate about our business, our customers, and our talent. We are cultivating a culture of excellence and aspire to be best-in-class in the industry. Michels Canada is committed to supporting Canada’s prosperous future by constructing safe, reliable infrastructure solutions to serve the public’s energy, water and wastewater, and transportation needs. We care about doing what is best for our people, our customers, the communities in which we work, and our country. We strive to provide employees with meaningful and challenging work in an engaging, collaborative environment.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS (MUST-HAVE)

• Minimum 7 years of project controls experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong background in cost control, scheduling, and progress measurement within construction or infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Primavera P6, Tilos, InEight, or Viewpoint is a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and lead a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Edmonton/Nisku area

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture, following all policies, procedures, and regulations
• Lead the development and implementation of project controls processes across cost, schedule, progress measurement, and forecasting
• Supervise and mentor project controls team members, ensuring high-quality output and professional development
• Prepare, monitor, and update baseline schedules in collaboration with project managers and other stakeholders
• Support cost control by reviewing budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures
• Produce regular project performance reports including earned value analysis, progress tracking, and variance explanations
• Provide timely and accurate information to project leadership, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions
• Collaborate closely with project management, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of project data and reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in project controls tools and practices