Manager, Project Controls

Job summary

The Manager, Project Controls will lead project controls activities including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management across a portfolio of EPC and industrial projects. They are responsible for developing project baselines, maintaining reporting frameworks, and mentoring the project controls team to ensure project delivery within budget and schedule.

Job details

Manager, Project Controls ABOUT TRI INNOVATIONS Since 2004, Tri Innovations has been a trusted partner delivering engineering and construction management solutions to the midstream energy, bulk handling, transportation, and renewable energy sectors. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our team of experienced professionals has successfully supported clients across North America. At Tri, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and innovation are valued every day. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and each other while delivering exceptional results and enjoying the journey along the way. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Tri Innovations is seeking an experienced Manager, Project Controls to lead project controls across a portfolio of EPC, industrial, infrastructure, and rail projects. The primary objective of this role is to develop, implement, and maintain the project controls systems, processes, and reporting frameworks required to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual commitments. Reporting to the Director, Projects, the successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, contractors, and clients to provide leadership in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, change management, risk management, and project performance reporting throughout the full project lifecycle. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead project controls activities including cost control, forecasting, scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, and change management. Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to support project planning, budgeting, tracking, and performance measurement. Establish and maintain project baselines, Integrated Master Schedules, critical path analyses, and milestone reporting. Prepare and maintain project budgets, commitment tracking, cash flow forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts. Monitor cost and schedule performance, analyze variances, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions. Administer project change management processes, including change order tracking, impact assessments, and trend analysis. Develop and maintain project controls deliverables, including cost reports, schedule updates, forecast reports, earned value and progress measurement reports, KPI dashboards, and executive project reviews. Support project governance, project execution planning, and client reporting requirements. Participate in project performance reviews with project teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement of project controls systems, procedures, and reporting tools. Mentor project controls team and promote project controls best practices across the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 12 – 15 years of project controls experience within EPC, engineering, construction, industrial, infrastructure, transportation, energy, or heavy civil environments. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in: Cost Control & Forecasting Project Planning & Scheduling Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) Development Earned Value Management (EVM) Change Management Project Performance Reporting Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI. Knowledge of and/or proficiency in 4CP is considered a strong asset PMP, CCP, PSP, PMI-SP, AACE, or other related certifications are considered assets. Strong leadership, analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Outstanding written, time management, and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a resident, and residing in Calgary or be willing to relocate to Calgary, to be considered for the position. We are committed to employment equality. We thank everyone for their interest in working with Tri Innovations; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. BENEFITS: Extended health care* Vision care* Dental care* Life insurance* RRSP matching* Team building Performance Based Bonuses* Mentorship program Career development* Paid vacation* Paid personal days* Town halls Hybrid work location Flexible work schedule Continuous education* Corporate events* * For employees only

What you’ll do

The Manager, Project Controls will lead project controls activities including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management across a portfolio of EPC and industrial projects. They are responsible for developing project baselines, maintaining reporting frameworks, and mentoring the project controls team to ensure project delivery within budget and schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 12–15 years of project controls experience in relevant sectors and a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Power BI is required, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• RRSP matching
• Performance based bonuses
• Mentorship program
• Career development
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal days
• Town halls
• Hybrid work location
• Flexible work schedule
• Continuous education
• Corporate events

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project controls
• Cost control
• Forecasting
• Scheduling
• Earned value management
• Change management
• Risk management
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Work breakdown structures
• Cost breakdown structures
• Project performance reporting
• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Influencing Skills
• Cost Control
• Change Orders
• Project Baselines
• Accountability
• Project Controls
• Team Motivation
• PMI Scheduling Professional
• Project Implementation
• Dental Care
• Change Management Processes
• Project Performance
• Planning
• Budgeting
• Construction
• Dashboard
• Corporate Finance
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Change Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Project Planning
• Earned Value Management
• Optometry
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Performance Measurement
• Physical Security Professional
• Project Management Professional Certification

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Engineering
• Energy
• Transportation
• Project Controls Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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