- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · published · Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Workable
Description
Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Junior Project Controller to our growing team, based in Edmonton or Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Project Controller, we are seeking an analytical professional who has experience in project-based financial reporting, cost control, and forecasting within construction, EPC, or utilities. This position will support Transmission projects across Valard, performing cost control and operational finance activities. With an extensive backlog of upcoming high-profile major projects, this is a development role designed to build the skills and judgment needed to progress to Project Controller, with exposure to the full project lifecycle and the reporting relied upon by senior leadership at Valard.
Please note: this is an office-based position, working 5 days / week in our Edmonton or Calgary office with occasional site travel, up to 30% of the time, based on operational requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Track and analyze project costs, commitments, and revenue weekly and monthly using JD Edwards (JDE) and EcoSys; identify variances and escalate to the Project Controller with recommended actions
- Prepare project forecasts and estimate-to-complete analysis based on the work breakdown structure, using a crew-based approach aligned with earned value (CPI) methods
- Participate in cost review meetings with Project Managers; document action items and follow up on outstanding items
- Track labour productivity, equipment utilization, and hourly-rate performance, flagging trends that may impact margin
- Maintain the change order and claims log and the project risk register; prepare financial impact analysis of scope changes for Project Controller review
- Assist in preparing unapproved revenue positions and submissions in accordance with company protocols and month-end deadlines
- Participate in month-end close, including review of cost accruals and reconciliations between JDE and EcoSys
- Prepare the monthly reporting package covering key financial KPIs, variance commentary, risks and opportunities, and cash flow projections
- Support customer invoicing per contract requirements and follow the Authority Matrix for budget approvals, change orders, and revenue recognition
- Support execution of the Project Controls Framework, including Day One Budgets, quantity tracking, weekly and monthly reporting, and handover of historical cost and productivity data to Estimating
- Support internal and external audit requests and ICFR/SOX compliance documentation
- Work under the mentorship of a Project Controller, progressively taking on ownership of forecast logic, driver analysis, and recommendations