Responsibilities
Project Set-Up & System Entry
- Own the project set-up process, including :
- reviewing completed Project Set-Up Forms (PSFs) for accuracy and completeness
- following up with Project Managers when required information is missing or unclear
- entering and maintaining projects, phases, and budgets in Ajera in accordance with established standards
- Act as a gatekeeper for data quality, ensuring projects are not entered until required information is provided.
- Maintain clear records of project set-ups, revisions, and changes.
Scheduling & Resource Coordination
Own the day-to-day scheduling activities using Primavera P6, including :setting up new projects and phase structures in the schedulemaintaining schedules and completing weekly update cyclescoordinating schedule updates with Project Managers and team membersPrepare and maintain schedule and resource data to support forecasting and reporting.Flag inconsistencies, risks, or data issues for review.Reporting & Operational Support
Prepare routine weekly and monthly schedule and cost reports.Distribute project controls information to Project Managers, Leads, and internal stakeholders as required.Process Development & Continuous Improvement
Support the development, documentation, and refinement of Project Controls processes and procedures.Identify recurring issues, gaps, or inefficiencies in day-to-day workflows.Contribute ideas and feedback to improve tools, templates, and data flow.Support adoption of new processes and standards as they are introduced.This role plays a key part in strengthening FBM’s Project Controls function by ensuring the day-to-day work is executed consistently and accurately, enabling better planning, forecasting, and decision-making across the firm.
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field.5–10 years of experience in a Project Management, Project Controls, or similar operational role.Strong attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy.Comfortable working independently and managing multiple inputs and priorities.Confident communicator, able to ask questions and push back when information is incomplete.Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.Experience
Software Knowledge
Experience with project management and scheduling software required.Familiarity with Ajera and / or Primavera P6 is a strong asset (training can be provided where needed).About FBM
FBM is a mid-sized architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in downtown Halifax, and soon to move into its own purpose-built mixed-use office building in the Halifax North End, a short walk from Halifax Commons. FBM boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning architectural, interior design, and planning projects achieved over its 100-plus-year history in Atlantic Canada and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Small / Medium Employers since 2021.
FBM offers :
Competitive salary.Vacation and paid office closure during Christmas period.Health & medical benefits with a Health Spending Account.Flexible, hybrid and supportive work environment.Active social calendar for company-supported events.Professional development opportunities.We celebrate diversity and our ethos, people-driven design , means that we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve, and the people with whom we work.
We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employers since 2021.