Are you passionate about driving project success through precision and performance insights? We're seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the design, implementation, and operation of robust program performance management systems across complex, high-impact initiatives.

In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to Earned Value Management (EVM), performance reporting, and trend analysis. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent project controls that meet both internal and external reporting requirements.

Why Join Us? Be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where your expertise directly contributes to project success.

• Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) Management: Contribute to the setup and maintenance of the PMB, ensuring configuration control through Baseline Change Requests.

• EVMS Data Processing & Review: Perform weekly and periodic updates of EVMS data, ensuring consistency and accuracy across systems.

• Program Performance Reporting: Generate detailed reports and trend analyses for internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

• Coaching & Training: Provide guidance to Control Account Managers and mentor junior team members to enhance understanding of performance management techniques.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and participate in initiatives to refine and enhance program performance management processes.

• Documentation & Knowledge Retention: Support the development of plans, procedures, and work instructions to preserve corporate knowledge and ensure process continuity.

• 3 to 6 years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent experience.

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Project Control techniques and systems.

• PMP certification, leadership training, and or lean six sigma training are all considered assets.

• Working level skills in EVM systems such as EcoSys, Cobra, or other.

• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning software such as JD Edwards or SAP, and scheduling software such as Primavera P6.

• Advanced skills in MS Office tools especially MS Excel with programming in VBA considered a strong asset.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.