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The Project Controls Engineer - Advanced has competency in all Cost / Planning & Scheduling / Project Controls / Benchmarking Engineering areas and experience in Contracting and Execution Planning. In addition to technical ability, you should demonstrate sound communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills utilizing experience from prior roles. The job role is a member of the project team. This job role conveys the generic experience and skills of a mid career individual.
Project Controls Implementation
- Implement and oversee project controls processes to ensure compliance with corporate standards and expectations
- Support the setup of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with the Finance team
Cost & Schedule Management
- Conduct detailed cost and schedule analysis, including reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and change management activities
- Track, analyze, and forecast cost and schedule data, including project staffing costs and expenditures across Capital, Expense, and OPEX accounts
- Monitor purchase orders and subcontracts for accurate cost tracking and forecasting
Contractor Interface & Oversight
- Interpret cost and schedule control estimates for EPC contractors and ensure alignment with project objectives
- Obtain and review cost and schedule data from EPC contractors, performing independent monitoring to identify potential issues and drive corrective actions
- Review bidder lists, bid tabulations, and proposed changes to EPC contracts and agreements for approval or rejection
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare and deliver monthly stewardship reports, including cost, schedule, progress highlights, and expenditure profiles
- Communicate cost and schedule information to affiliates and respond to related inquiries
- Support project close-out activities and ensure completion of final reporting requirements
Capital Efficiency & Risk Management
- Identify and promote opportunities for capital efficiency and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle
Skills and Qualifications:
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Engineering degree required
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Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
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Ability to analyze and discuss complex concepts effectively
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Ability to work autonomously and contribute to success of a team
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
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Required 5 or more years of experience
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Oil & Gas experience
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Leadership experience
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Project Management (cost / schedule estimating)
An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.
We offer you:
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Competitive salary
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Training and mentorship
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Relocation assistance as required
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Flexible work hours
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Gym facility, café and marketplace located on campus
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Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives
Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.
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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
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Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [email protected].
Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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