Project Controls Specialist

Insight Global is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to support an Edmonton based utility company in a 1 year, on site (in Edmonton) contract. This role focuses on planning, monitoring, forecasting, analysis, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all project phases.
- Create and manage cost- and resource-loaded schedules.
- Track progress, identify variances, and update milestones and completion timelines.
- Prepare cost and performance reports, including earned value analysis and metrics (CPI, SPI).
- Generate resource availability vs. requirement reports; provide monthly actual vs. planned hours by resource type.
- Liaise with stakeholders to keep schedules current and support strategic decisions.
- Update and communicate the annual capital plan monthly.
- Consolidate project data from multiple sources into a single self-serve platform for Project Managers.
- Prepare and distribute regular status and performance reports for management.

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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls or scheduling.
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI).
- Experience with financial management systems.
- Strong understanding of project management principles and stage/gate processes.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Experience in project environments, utilities, or Oil & Gas construction.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.