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Project Controller

Halifax, NSOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • Ajera
  • Deltek
  • Excel
  • SQL
  • xLookups
  • Pivot Tables
  • database queries
  • Earned Value Management
  • Risk Analyses Techniques
  • Project Controls

Nice to have

  • AACEI
  • French
  • EPC
  • EPCM
  • North America
  • Consulting Engineering

Role summary

Sacré-Davey is seeking a Project Controller to join their Project Services team. This role involves managing day-to-day cost control requirements for assigned projects, utilizing ERP systems and standard reporting tools. Responsibilities include monitoring trends, scope changes, commitments, payments, forecasts, and budget variances, as well as developing custom reporting and establishing company-wide standards. The Project Controller will work closely with accounting and project managers to create and maintain project budgets and schedules, acting as the ERP system subject matter expert (Ajera - Deltek) and training stakeholders. A degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Accounting, or Finance is required, along with a minimum of 5 years of Project Controls experience, technical expertise in Excel and SQL, and previous ERP system experience.

As a member of the Project Services team and working closely with the Project Management Office, the Project Controller is involved from project award to completion, is a master in the art of ERP systems and cost control in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day cost controls requirements for the assigned projects utilizing standard systems, against which trends, scope changes, commitments, payments, forecasts, and budget variances are monitored and reported
  • Develop custom reporting tools for unique client requirements
  • Develop and establish robust standards to implement across the company’s portfolio of projects
  • Work closely with the accounting department to ensure complete and accurate reporting of project costs
  • Work closely with Project Managers to create and maintain project budgets and schedules including defined goals and objectives
  • Acts as the ERP system subject matter expert (Ajera - Deltek)
  • Support and train other stakeholders including Project Managers on the tips, tricks, and best practices of the ERP
  • Ensure that logical structures are in place for each project to collect and report on project costs, schedule performance, project scope, and execution strategies
  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Accounting or Finance
  • Project Controls experience – minimum 5 years
  • Membership in AACEI is an advantage
  • Technical expert in excel and SQL - xLookups, Pivot Tables, and database queries
  • Previous experience with ERP systems
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment is considered an asset
  • Familiarity with the different contracting strategies encountered on EPC and EPCM projects in North America
  • Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management and Risk Analyses Techniques
  • Sound communication skills, fluency in English a must, French is considered an asset

Sacré-Davey offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a creative, cohesive work environment and continuous opportunity for development. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter, including a description of projects and accomplishments relevant to the position.

Sacré-Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Sacré-Davey is a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management firm that services the mining, energy, and general industrial sectors. With offices in Canada, the United States, and the Philippines, we offer our clients professional services and global technical expertise to de-risk and maximize the value of their projects.

The diverse range of projects that we deliver include mineral processing plants, green and blue hydrogen production facilities, wastewater treatment plants, technology scale-up, renewable fuels, GHG reduction, power generation facilities, bulk material terminals and food processing plants.

We strive to deliver projects with excellence and help our clients grow and succeed with a focus on sustainability and responsible development. We are on a mission to create a more sustainable future for us all and need talented professionals to help us reach our goals.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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