Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

The Intermediate Project Controls Specialist will be a position that is an integral part of the Project Controls, Programs team with responsibility for assisting in the design, maintenance, surveillance, and compliance of the Earned Value of Management (EVM) systems. This position may include supporting EVM special projects such as the development and maintenance of program and financial Key Performance Indicators.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and reporting of program and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Work with internal stakeholders to develop the processes and procedures needed to enable departmental interfaces to collect and maintain the data in support of maintaining program key performance indicators.
• Work with the Principle Project Controls Specialist to develop the necessary database systems to retain the information for reporting on key performance indicators.
• Produce EVM reports for various levels of management within the organization from supervisory level to executive leadership by communicating accurate and consistent messaging with the right amount of information at the right level of leadership.
• Work with the Principle Project Controls Specialist to audit, troubleshoot, and validate EVM information at the workpack, control account, and program level.
• Produce EVM reports for trend analysis of cost, schedule which may include ad-hoc reporting requests to support data analysis for various stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Post secondary education or equivalent experience in either a technical, commercial, accounting, or finance discipline.
• Leadership training, and or lean six signa training is an asset.
• Financial and/or accounting acumen is an asset.
• PMP certificate is an asset but not required.
• Experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a construction or manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large amounts of data and various enterprise resource planning systems, such as Ecosys, JD Edwards, Aveva, and Primavera P6, or similar applications such as Cobra, and SAP.
• Strong skills in Microsoft products especially MS Excel and Sharepoint. The ability to set-up and operate MS Excel spreadsheets using formulas and graphs is a requirement. The ability to maneuver and operate within MS Sharepoint is a requirement.
• Be able to demonstrate aspects of leadership and strong communication skills.
• The ability to navigate various institutional needs in a dynamic environment.
  

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.