About the role
Role Summary: The Senior Project Cost / Scheduler will support project execution and delivery of projects by providing schedule, cost, and performance control services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, cost control budgets, tracking progress and actual costs, analyzing variances, forecasting project outcomes and identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 Monitor and analyze project budgets and expenditures; support cost forecasting and variance analysis using an integrated corporate and project management application. Prepare project performance reports including earned value management (EVM), progress tracking, and risk exposure. Work with procurement and contract teams to ensure vendor commitments align with project timelines and financial controls. Coordinate input from engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure consistent project control practices. Support change management processes by analyzing impacts of scope, schedule, or cost changes. Identify schedule and cost risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Support risk management processes by analyzing impacts of scope, schedule risks and potential mitigation strategies. Participate in project reviews, audits, and lessons-learned sessions. Maintain compliance with internal controls and industry standard
Qualifications 20+ years of experience in project controls disciplines showing increasing level of responsibility and complexity of projects Post-secondary education in Business, Information Management or related field Expertise in schedule set up and development using Primavera P6 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access) Expertise in cost control using integrated project management applications or equivalent database applications Experience on major project execution in the $500 Million to $1.0 Billion TIC Experience working in the Owner’s Team and EPCM companies Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience in Potash mining and processing projects considered an asses Experience in ocean shipping terminal projects considered an asset Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems considered an asset Familiarity with project delivery frameworks (EPC/M, FEL, stage-gate processes)
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About NES Fircroft
With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.
We provide tailored staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of consultants.
We are a people focused business and have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world. NES Fircroft offers a full range of staffing solutions: Contract, Permanent (Direct) Hire, Managed Solutions, or a fully outsourced service. These services are complemented by an industry leading support service and global mobility package to ensure our clients keep hold of the top talent in a compliant manner for as long as they need it.
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About the role
Role Summary: The Senior Project Cost / Scheduler will support project execution and delivery of projects by providing schedule, cost, and performance control services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, cost control budgets, tracking progress and actual costs, analyzing variances, forecasting project outcomes and identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 Monitor and analyze project budgets and expenditures; support cost forecasting and variance analysis using an integrated corporate and project management application. Prepare project performance reports including earned value management (EVM), progress tracking, and risk exposure. Work with procurement and contract teams to ensure vendor commitments align with project timelines and financial controls. Coordinate input from engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure consistent project control practices. Support change management processes by analyzing impacts of scope, schedule, or cost changes. Identify schedule and cost risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Support risk management processes by analyzing impacts of scope, schedule risks and potential mitigation strategies. Participate in project reviews, audits, and lessons-learned sessions. Maintain compliance with internal controls and industry standard
Qualifications 20+ years of experience in project controls disciplines showing increasing level of responsibility and complexity of projects Post-secondary education in Business, Information Management or related field Expertise in schedule set up and development using Primavera P6 Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access) Expertise in cost control using integrated project management applications or equivalent database applications Experience on major project execution in the $500 Million to $1.0 Billion TIC Experience working in the Owner’s Team and EPCM companies Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities Experience in Potash mining and processing projects considered an asses Experience in ocean shipping terminal projects considered an asset Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems considered an asset Familiarity with project delivery frameworks (EPC/M, FEL, stage-gate processes)
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About NES Fircroft
With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.
We provide tailored staffing solutions, sourced from a global talent pool by a dedicated, discipline specific team of consultants.
We are a people focused business and have access to the best talent wherever it may be in the world. NES Fircroft offers a full range of staffing solutions: Contract, Permanent (Direct) Hire, Managed Solutions, or a fully outsourced service. These services are complemented by an industry leading support service and global mobility package to ensure our clients keep hold of the top talent in a compliant manner for as long as they need it.