Project Controls Manager, Heavy Industrial | Mechanical Contractor | Vancouver / Burnaby - MyGreat Recruitment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent related experience
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in project controls within heavy industrial, oil refinery, expansion, or turnaround/shutdown environments
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and advanced scheduling methodologies
• Proven ability to manage complex brownfield project environments with frequent scope changes
• Demonstrated expertise in cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and progress reporting
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods, work sequencing, and industrial maintenance workflows
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including subcontractors, engineers, project managers, and field supervisors
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving project priorities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities

• P6 certification, PMP, CCP, or equivalent professional designation
• Experience with large-scale refinery expansion projects or major industrial shutdowns/turnarounds
• Experience using cost management software or integrated project controls platforms
• Familiarity with progress measurement systems, productivity tracking, and field-level data collection tools
• Background in mechanical contracting or refinery maintenance contracting
• Experience developing dashboards or reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Knowledge of risk management practices including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis

• Develop, maintain, and oversee detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for all phases of mechanical construction, maintenance, and turnaround activities
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into a unified master schedule to ensure alignment with project milestones and deliverables
• Monitor schedule performance, identify variances, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines
• Lead cost control activities including budget development, forecasting, earned value analysis, and variance reporting
• Track project progress, productivity, and performance indicators to support accurate decision-making
• Prepare and deliver regular progress updates, dashboards, and analytical reports to project leadership and stakeholders
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, planners, and field teams to coordinate work sequencing and address constraints
• Anticipate risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to reduce schedule delays and cost impacts
• Maintain accurate documentation of schedule changes, cost movements, and project controls assumptions
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to strategic planning, execution readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the development of work breakdown structures, coding structures, and project controls standards
• Ensure project controls processes align with industry best practices and contribute to consistent project delivery

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