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Director, Project Controls

Director, Project Controls

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies • Winnipeg, Canada
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Director, Project Controls - Major Projects (High Voltage Utility Construction) 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 escalation 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

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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