Career Opportunities: Project Controls Coordinator (11508)

Career Opportunity

Looking for a new and exciting job opportunity?  We are looking for a Project Controls Coordinator to join our team on a temporary basis. Come join our team during this exciting time!

What You Will Do

• In this position, you will be reporting to the Head, Vehicle Programs, and play a key part in managing and supporting a ide range of capital and operating projects.
• Your main focus will be on budgeting, cost control, risk management and scheduling to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• You will be responsible for supporting various planning, monitoring and reporting of project costs, risks, and schedules for multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets.
• You will prepare budgets, develop cost estimates, and forecast future spending, including cash flow estimates.
• You will identify and monitor project risks and help to minimize potential impacts.
• You will also provide input in the development of departmental policies, procedures and progress standards for project planning, cost, risk and schedule control.
• In addition, you will provide project cost, risk and schedule information to the Senior Staff members on a regular basis.
• You will ensure the timely reporting of project/program costs, risks and schedule performance to facilitate effective decision-making.
• You will prepare and ensure applicable inputs for project cost/financial data, budget forecasts, schedules, and contract management documentation.
• You will review and validate all work requests ensuring conformity to project work plans and budgets.
• You will develop and assemble monthly reports, comparing current actual costs with budget costs, comparing current progress with work plan schedules, co-ordinating the investigation and explanation of variances, and forecasting significant variances and trends through monthly Project Status Reports (PSR) and Departmental Progress Reports (DPR).
• You will perform communication and liaison with consultants, contractors and internal teams to resolve issues relating to project controls reporting, and to ensure consistent alignment of project data
• You will create and maintain assets inventory list and reporting on a monthly basis.

What Skills Do You Bring

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Your educational background will consist of completion of a university degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Math, Accounting, Environmental Studies or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in cost and scheduling control for large multi-disciplined capital and operating projects, including familiarity with maintenance systems. 
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP), Innovation Management, or Design Thinking are considered strong assets.
• Your application will entail extensive knowledge of cost controls, risk management and scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency in computer based scheduling systems and other computerized applications related to the work (examples include MS Project Online, JIRA, Kanban Boards, Maximo, Primavera, MS Office etc.) is required.
• Your application will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of standard accounting principles, capital and operating budgets preparation and project appraisal principles.
• Your application will also reveal solid grasp of project management systems, tools, and best practices related to project controls. 
• You must also possess sound judgement; proven analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written and communication skills.
• Your application will also demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize conflicting demands.
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the TTC’s budgeting process, procedures and financial systems.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• One of the great benefits of being a temporary full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the TTC defined pension plan on a voluntary basis. 
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.