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Job Description
We have a distinguished history of excellence in providing consulting services to electrical utilities across Canada. We are experiencing significant growth across British Columbia which brings many dynamic projects for professionals to shape and engage with. We are actively seeking individuals eager to enhance their skills, embrace new challenges, and advance their careers within our organization.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Controls Lead / Manager to join our growing Project Management team in British Columbia. You will lead project controls functions on complex electrical utility and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects meet key performance indicators in cost, schedule, scope, and compliance while aligning with our customers internal project controls and project delivery frameworks.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes and tools (planning, estimating, monitoring, change control, Earned Value Management)
- Prepare and manage budgets, track costs, forecast (ETC/EAC), monitor cash flows, and analyze variances
- Generate regular reports for stakeholders (KPIs, EVM metrics, monthly cash‑flow)
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of project controls professionals
- Coordinate with Project Delivery Office (PDO), engineering, procurement, finance, and field/client teams
- Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and internal procedures related to quality and safety
Project Controls Leadership
- Lead the planning, scheduling, cost control, and earned value management (EVM) activities across a portfolio of transmission and distribution projects
- Interpret and implement internal and project controls strategies from our CIMA+ and clients practices and assist in improving our own
- Ensure scope, cost, and schedule are tracked in accordance with PPM lifecycle phases (Identification, Definition, Implementation, Closeout)
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop resource-loaded baseline and forecast schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Perform critical path analyses and schedule variance reporting
- Maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure alignment with our internal and client systems
Cost Management
- Prepare, monitor, and forecast project budgets (EAC/ETC) using SAP and related financial systems
- Analyze variances and support project teams in resolving discrepancies and managing contingency
- Provide support to the PM for funding approvals and cost estimate reviews
Risk & Change Control
- Support project managers in identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies
- Track changes in scope, schedule, and cost; support preparation of Project Change Notices (PCNs) and documentation
Reporting & Compliance
- Generate internal and client-facing project performance reports (KPI dashboards, EVM metrics, monthly cash flow)
- Ensure compliance with our clients reporting templates, schedule quality checks, and change management logs
Coordination
- Work closely with project managers, engineering leads, procurement, construction, safety, finance, and document control to maintain schedule and budget integrity
- Support coordination of multiple projects in various phases of work
- Lead a team of project controllers to support our portfolio of projects in Western Canada as listed above
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field or alternatively a Diploma of Technology or related field.
- Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in project controls, including 5+ in a leadership role
- Proficiency in scheduling and cost control tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) and advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills (EVM, variance analysis, forecasting)
- Proven leadership, communication, and cross‑functional coordination capabilities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
- Certifications preferred: PMP, AACE, CCP, APM, or equivalent
- Experience with BC Hydro is an asset
The expected salary for this position is from $115,000 to $140,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.
For more information, please contact Alina Souralay
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Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
- As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada
- 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills
Additional Information
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
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