Senior Project Controls Specialist
About the role
Location: Vancouver
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver Office
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will play a key role in implementing effective project controls processes and systems. This role is responsible for developing and setting up projects within the cost control system, as well as maintaining and handling advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards, and other business intelligence (BI) solutions for Teck projects, utilizing project cost management tools and systems.
The Senior Project Controls Specialist will focus on project controls processes and systems, and will play a dual role within the Projects Group—supporting multiple projects concurrently. Approximately 50% of their time will be dedicated to core project controls functions, while the remaining 50% will be working on data analysis and reporting to support project performance and decision-making.
This position is based in the Vancouver Office with occasional travel to project sites as the need arises to facilitate project setup, maintenance, and training in our project cost management system (Unifier), and standardized reporting methodologies.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Maintain and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value
- Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and project teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications, presenting findings and reports clearly and effectively
- Extract, transform, and load data from various sources to build comprehensive datasets for analysis
- Develop and implement data models, reports, and dashboards that deliver actionable insights to support decision-making
- Monitor and solve data quality issues, ensuring accuracy and reliability of reports
- Look for opportunities for improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in the current systems and reporting through problem-solving and implementation of solutions
- Deliver training and support to end-users on Power BI tools and guidelines including analysis of project performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Deliver training and support to end-users on project cost management system(s) and guidelines
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project reporting systems and processes
- Assist in setup of the project cost management system and provide ongoing maintenance and support as needed for project teams
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and partners
- Assist with the development, modification and/or implementation of project reporting and project setup techniques and methods
- Transfer learning from actual project reporting and project setup implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures
- Support on setting up projects in Unifier
- Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets and forecasts
- Supervise and control project costs to ensure alignment with budget parameters
- Prepare detailed cost reports and financial summaries for senior management
- Support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing effective cost control measures
- Support in conducting variance analysis and recommending corrective actions
- Support in identifying and assessing project risks, developing vital mitigation plans as needed
- Support in the implementation of quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet established standards
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project controls staff on all aspect of Project Controls
- Develop and implement onboarding programs for new team members, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Develop, maintain, and handle advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards, and BI solutions using Power BI and other project cost management tools
- Extract, transform, and Load (ETL) data from various sources to create comprehensive datasets for analysis
- Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI tools and project cost management systems
- Look for opportunities for improvement by leveraging data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for project performance enhancement
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance or business, or diploma in a trade
- 7+ years of project cost control experience, with preference to mining/industrial projects
- 3+ years of project cost control experience in an Owner’s role
- 2+ years of field experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management and project controls techniques and principles
- Direct knowledge and experience of Project Controls interfaces with other functional groups
- Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry
- Experience in both Study and Execution stages of projects is required, including project setup
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience creating dashboards and reporting using PowerBI
- Strong skills in SQL for querying databases and managing data
- Experience using cost control software such as Unifier, PRISM or Cleopatra is considered an asset
- Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset
- CPA, PEng or AScT registration considered an asset
- CCP, CEP, PMP or other similar designations considered an asset
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is considered a significant asset
Pay Range: CAD $135,000 - $167,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Project Controls Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 52767 | Job Category: Projects | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
About Teck Resources Limited
We are a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology.
Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.
Senior Project Controls Specialist
About the role
Location: Vancouver
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
About our Vancouver Office
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck’s Corporate Office sits in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse cities.
Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck’s corporate functions - all working toward Teck’s purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Cost Control, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will play a key role in implementing effective project controls processes and systems. This role is responsible for developing and setting up projects within the cost control system, as well as maintaining and handling advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards, and other business intelligence (BI) solutions for Teck projects, utilizing project cost management tools and systems.
The Senior Project Controls Specialist will focus on project controls processes and systems, and will play a dual role within the Projects Group—supporting multiple projects concurrently. Approximately 50% of their time will be dedicated to core project controls functions, while the remaining 50% will be working on data analysis and reporting to support project performance and decision-making.
This position is based in the Vancouver Office with occasional travel to project sites as the need arises to facilitate project setup, maintenance, and training in our project cost management system (Unifier), and standardized reporting methodologies.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Maintain and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value
- Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders and project teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications, presenting findings and reports clearly and effectively
- Extract, transform, and load data from various sources to build comprehensive datasets for analysis
- Develop and implement data models, reports, and dashboards that deliver actionable insights to support decision-making
- Monitor and solve data quality issues, ensuring accuracy and reliability of reports
- Look for opportunities for improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in the current systems and reporting through problem-solving and implementation of solutions
- Deliver training and support to end-users on Power BI tools and guidelines including analysis of project performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Deliver training and support to end-users on project cost management system(s) and guidelines
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project reporting systems and processes
- Assist in setup of the project cost management system and provide ongoing maintenance and support as needed for project teams
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and partners
- Assist with the development, modification and/or implementation of project reporting and project setup techniques and methods
- Transfer learning from actual project reporting and project setup implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures
- Support on setting up projects in Unifier
- Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets and forecasts
- Supervise and control project costs to ensure alignment with budget parameters
- Prepare detailed cost reports and financial summaries for senior management
- Support in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing effective cost control measures
- Support in conducting variance analysis and recommending corrective actions
- Support in identifying and assessing project risks, developing vital mitigation plans as needed
- Support in the implementation of quality control measures to ensure all project deliverables meet established standards
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project controls staff on all aspect of Project Controls
- Develop and implement onboarding programs for new team members, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Develop, maintain, and handle advanced reporting, analytics, dashboards, and BI solutions using Power BI and other project cost management tools
- Extract, transform, and Load (ETL) data from various sources to create comprehensive datasets for analysis
- Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI tools and project cost management systems
- Look for opportunities for improvement by leveraging data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for project performance enhancement
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance or business, or diploma in a trade
- 7+ years of project cost control experience, with preference to mining/industrial projects
- 3+ years of project cost control experience in an Owner’s role
- 2+ years of field experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management and project controls techniques and principles
- Direct knowledge and experience of Project Controls interfaces with other functional groups
- Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry
- Experience in both Study and Execution stages of projects is required, including project setup
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience creating dashboards and reporting using PowerBI
- Strong skills in SQL for querying databases and managing data
- Experience using cost control software such as Unifier, PRISM or Cleopatra is considered an asset
- Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset
- CPA, PEng or AScT registration considered an asset
- CCP, CEP, PMP or other similar designations considered an asset
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is considered a significant asset
Pay Range: CAD $135,000 - $167,000 per year
The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Why Teck
At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.
Apply with us
Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Project Controls Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requisition ID: 52767 | Job Category: Projects | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid
About Teck Resources Limited
We are a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology.
Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.