Project Controls Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Project Controls Manager to join our Mining team, based out of either Calgary or Saskatoon .

If based in Calgary, you will be required to travel to Saskatoon approximately 50% of your time. You may be eligible for a Living Out Allowance (LOA) if you are a non-local applicant to Saskatoon.

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis / control, and planning / scheduling activities for designated projects, or for discipline / project / proposal estimating or staff planning activities that require a high degree of technical skill and experience and have the opportunity to work on the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV).

HBJV executes engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After successfully completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) and Mining Areas of the 4.

5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion this will represent one of the largest projects and private investments in Canada.

The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project.

Join us in this full time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Day-to-day cost control and planning and scheduling activities including task assignment for the Project Controls team
• Project controls setup including coding and reporting
• Schedule and cost-related changes within approval limit
• Assurance of claimed progress and progress measurement by the Integrated Project Team and Mining Contractors
• Forecast approvals and sign-off
• Oversight of project controls personnel and direct supervision
• Ensures a strong personal commitment to safety
• Oversees and manages planning and cost control resources
• Analyses and monitors construction progress and proactively alerts the project leadership team of any potential issues
• Leverages existing project set up, project coding and project controls set-up and reporting
• Manages project progress measurement and earned value
• Interfaces with Contractors
• Leads the Project Controls team in delivering periodic status reports
• Manages preparation and quality of key reporting and management documents for the project
• Coordinates the development of forecast to project completion
• Manages scope, cost, and schedule variance analysis, including proposing mitigation solutions
• Supports project reviews (Execution Phase Reviews- EPRs / Internal Asset Audits and other 3rd party audits)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• Minimum 15 20 years of relevant experience, including site-based roles, in a project environment with detailed knowledge of estimating, cost control, planning, and change management
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post graduate experience in a people-leadership position, with demonstrated leadership / management experience
• Strong understanding of quality management processes and systems, and auditing processes related to major project delivery or program management
• Strong knowledge in project controls software such as EcoSys, Primavera P6, SAP, and Oracle (or Oracle JDE)
• Working knowledge of engineering, contracts & procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, health & safety, environment & community and risk multi-discipline workflows and interactions for large capital projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including functional managers and discipline leads on the project, clients, outside vendors and contractors

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence.

Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background / Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.

No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.