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Director, Project ControlsForbes Bros. Group of Companies • Alberta, Canada
Director, Project Controls

Director, Project Controls

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies • Alberta, Canada
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Project Controls - Major Projects (High Voltage Utility Construction)


Location: North America (project-based; travel required)

Company: Forbes Bros. Group of Companies


POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Project Controls is a senior leadership role responsible for establishing and governing the systems, processes, and analytical discipline required to plan, monitor, and forecast performance across complex transmission, substation, and large-scale infrastructure projects.


This role is accountable for building and enforcing a standardized, integrated project controls function that provides accurate, decision-grade visibility into cost, schedule, and risk across the Major Projects portfolio.


The position operates in direct partnership with Project Directors, Construction Leadership, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment between execution, financial performance, and contractual obligations.


CORE RESPONSINILITIES


Project Controls Governance

  • Establish and enforce standardized project controls frameworks across all Major Projects
  • Implement consistent baseline management, change control, and forecasting discipline
  • Provide clear executive reporting on cost performance, schedule status, and delivery risk


Planning & Scheduling

  • Govern development and maintenance of integrated, resource-aligned project schedules
  • Lead structured schedule reviews focused on critical path integrity and recovery planning
  • Implement schedule risk analysis and scenario modelling to manage exposure


Cost Control & Forecasting

  • Establish disciplined cost management practices including budget governance and commitment tracking
  • Ensure cost-to-complete forecasts are accurate, current, and reflective of execution reality
  • Identify and escalate emerging margin risks early
  • Align forecasts with change orders, claims strategy, and contractual entitlements


Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain portfolio-level dashboards and reporting frameworks
  • Lead recurring project performance reviews with Project Directors and executive leadership
  • Provide analysis on performance drivers, root causes, and required corrective actions


Systems & Process Development

  • Standardize WBS/CBS structures, data models, and reporting hierarchies
  • Implement scalable tools and processes to support portfolio growth
  • Establish a closed-loop process linking project execution data back to estimating


Leadership

  • Lead and develop a specialized Project Controls team across Scheduling and Cost Control
  • Build scalable capability aligned with increasing project size and complexity
  • Drive consistent adoption of project controls practices across project teams


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 15+ years in project controls, cost management, or planning leadership within large infrastructure or utility construction
  • Demonstrated experience supporting contractor-side execution on complex EPC or capital projects
  • Proven capability in:
  • Cost forecasting and cost-to-complete modelling
  • Schedule development and critical path analysis
  • Integrated cost and schedule performance reporting
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, SAP, Viewpoint, Procore, or equivalent systems
  • Ability to operate effectively with Project Directors and senior leadership in a high-accountability environment


POSITION CONTEXT

  • Projects include large-scale transmission, substation, and infrastructure construction
  • Portfolio growth requires increased standardization, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility
  • The role is central to improving margin control, schedule predictability, and overall project delivery performance


CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Experience grounded in real project execution, not reporting-only environments
  • Able to translate field conditions into credible forecasts and performance insights
  • Comfortable identifying issues early and driving corrective action
  • Effective in environments where systems and data maturity are evolving


APPLICATION

Qualified candidates with relevant project controls leadership experience in utility or infrastructure construction are encouraged to apply.

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