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Project Controller

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Accounting or Finance
  • Project Controls experience – minimum 5 years
  • Technical expert in excel and SQL - xLookups, Pivot Tables, and database queries
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day cost controls requirements for the assigned projects
  • Develop custom reporting tools for unique client requirements
  • Work closely with the accounting department to ensure complete and accurate reporting of project costs
  • Support and train other stakeholders including Project Managers on the tips, tricks, and best practices of the ERP

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication

About the company

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Sacré-Davey

At Sacré-Davey, we are the architects of innovation in multi-disciplinary engineering and project management solutions. With over 35 years of technical expertise, we have been the driving force behind groundbreaking projects that redefine industry standards. Our mission is clear: to empower our clients with innovative solutions that not only maximize project value but also save millions of dollars and eliminate operational bottlenecks. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve optimal business results and sustained, profitable growth. Our diverse clientele includes industrial and commercial companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. Spanning across industries such as Mining, Ports and Marine, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Clean Tech, Pulp and Paper, and Advanced Renewables, we provide comprehensive services that cover every aspect of your project's needs. At Sacré-Davey, we believe in a client-centric approach, marked by structured conversations that involve open-ended questions and continuous updates on project deliverables and milestones. Our commitment to safety, adherence to schedules, and strict budget control ensure that projects are delivered with excellence. We take immense pride in being certified by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as an Organizational Quality Management Certified organization, a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and excellence.

Company details

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Company Description

Sacré-Davey is a privately held, multi-disciplinary engineering and project management firm that services the mining, energy, and general industrial sectors. With offices in Canada, the United States, and the Philippines, we offer our clients professional services and global technical expertise to de-risk and maximize the value of their projects.

The diverse range of projects that we deliver include mineral processing plants, green and blue hydrogen production facilities, wastewater treatment plants, technology scale-up, renewable fuels, GHG reduction, power generation facilities, bulk material terminals and food processing plants.

We strive to deliver projects with excellence and help our clients grow and succeed with a focus on sustainability and responsible development. We are on a mission to create a more sustainable future for us all and need talented professionals to help us reach our goals.

Job Description

As a member of the Project Services team and working closely with the Project Management Office, the Project Controller is involved from project award to completion, is a master in the art of ERP systems and cost control in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day cost controls requirements for the assigned projects utilizing standard systems, against which trends, scope changes, commitments, payments, forecasts, and budget variances are monitored and reported
  • Develop custom reporting tools for unique client requirements
  • Develop and establish robust standards to implement across the company’s portfolio of projects
  • Work closely with the accounting department to ensure complete and accurate reporting of project costs
  • Work closely with Project Managers to create and maintain project budgets and schedules including defined goals and objectives
  • Acts as the ERP system subject matter expert (Ajera - Deltek)
  • Support and train other stakeholders including Project Managers on the tips, tricks, and best practices of the ERP
  • Ensure that logical structures are in place for each project to collect and report on project costs, schedule performance, project scope, and execution strategies

Qualifications

 

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Accounting or Finance
  • Project Controls experience – minimum 5 years
  • Membership in AACEI is an advantage
  • Technical expert in excel and SQL - xLookups, Pivot Tables, and database queries
  • Previous experience with ERP systems
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment is considered an asset
  • Familiarity with the different contracting strategies encountered on EPC and EPCM projects in North America
  • Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management and Risk Analyses Techniques
  • Sound communication skills, fluency in English a must, French is considered an asset

Additional Information

Sacré-Davey offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a creative, cohesive work environment and continuous opportunity for development. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter, including a description of projects and accomplishments relevant to the position.

Sacré-Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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