Project Controls Specialist

Our client, an established public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the development and ongoing sustainment of a robust resource forecasting and management system.

This role will plays a key part in planning, controls, data integrity, and resource forecasting.

This is a 1-year contract with potential to extend - hybrid in Vancouver.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with large datasets-extracting, transforming, and loading system data to build accurate resource forecasts across several departments.
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure clean data collection and resolve inconsistencies.
• Preparing reports and documentation to support management-level forecasting requests.
• Using Primavera P6 at an advanced level.
• Leveraging tools such as SAP Business Warehouse (BW/4HANA) and SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Applying intermediate programming skills (VBA, SAS, R, Python) and business intelligence tools (Power BI, DAX, M, dataflows).
• Working in a capital construction or utility environment-experience here is an asset.
• Planning, directing, and reporting on complex infrastructure or construction projects, including managing risks, benefits, resources, schedules, and documentation.
• Developing plans for high-risk, high-value capital projects (often $100M+).
• Coordinating multiple project activities such as engineering, stakeholder engagement, procurement, planning, construction management, and safety.
• Using advanced MS Office and project management tools to support project lifecycles.
• Building relationships with stakeholders, engineers, and field teams through clear communication.
• Applying strong analytical skills and project management best practices to optimize resources and delivery.

What you need:

• 7+ years in Project Controls or Management
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Engineering degree preferred (not mandatory).
• PMP designation preferred.
• Program management experience is an asset.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Apply today to get the conversation started.