Contract - Project Controller

Position Overview The Project Controller supports the Project Manager throughout turnaround and major outage activities by providing real-time cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. This role is responsible for maintaining and updating an Excel-based cost control model that integrates SAP actuals, contractor Labor, Equipment and Material (LEM) data, and schedule progress to accurately track costs against budget and forecast final project costs. The successful candidate will validate contractor costs, monitor spending trends, track workforce performance, and align cost reporting with schedule progress. The Project Controller plays a key role in identifying cost risks, supporting decision-making, and ensuring effective financial management throughout the outage lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update project cost control models and reporting tools. Track actual costs against approved budgets and purchase orders. Develop and maintain forecast-at-completion cost projections. Collect, review, and validate contractor LEM submissions for accuracy and alignment with approved scope and schedule. Perform cost tracking and data entry for contractor timesheets and labour records. Monitor workforce counts and generate productivity and burn-rate reporting. Analyze spending trends and identify potential cost overruns or financial risks. Reconcile SAP cost data with contractor records and project forecasts. Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for project management and stakeholders. Compile and incorporate safety metrics and operational statistics provided by project teams. Participate in daily turnaround and project coordination meetings. Work closely with Project Managers, Schedulers, Planners, Contractors, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Communicate expectations and requirements related to timesheet and cost submissions with vendors and contractors. Required Qualifications & Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Complex formulas Pivot tables Data reconciliation Dashboards and reporting tools Strong SAP experience (required). Experience supporting industrial turnarounds, outages, maintenance events, or capital projects. Strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to manage large volumes of cost, labour, and schedule data. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment. Project Details Turnaround & Major Outage Program will be executing major outage and turnaround activities in 2027 and 2028. We are currently building the project team to support planning, execution, and closeout activities. Project Timeline PeriodWork Arrangement September 2026 Project launch September to October 2026 Full-time project alignment and planning activities, including time on site in Lloydminster October 2026 to May 2027 Part-time support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote) May to July 2027 Full-time outage execution support (40+ hours per week, on site in Lloydminster) July 2027 to July 2028 Part-time support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote) August to October 2028 Full-time outage execution support (40+ hours per week, on site in Lloydminster) October to December 2028 Part-time project closeout support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote) December 31, 2028 Assignment completion

The Project Controller is responsible for real-time cost tracking, forecasting, and financial analysis using an Excel-based model integrated with SAP. They validate contractor costs and provide detailed reporting to ensure effective financial management throughout the outage lifecycle.

Candidates must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong SAP experience, specifically supporting industrial turnarounds or capital projects. Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to manage large volumes of cost and labor data are essential.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• Project Cost Control
• Financial Reporting
• Forecasting
• Data Reconciliation
• Budget Tracking
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Cost Modeling
• Productivity Reporting

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available