Project Controls Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - Bantrel

    Bantrel
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    Job Description

    We are currently seeking a Project Controls Supervisor title to join our team, based out of Toronto, ON. The Project Controls Supervisor will be responsible for cost engineering, cost analysis/control, risk, reporting and planning/scheduling activities for a large-scale project on the Ontario Line Program. The Project Controls Supervisor will oversee a team and provide oversight within all disciplines of project controls and have the opportunity to work with the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project and will work in a Delivery Partner role within an integrated team with the customer organization for a Subway Project in Toronto, Ontario. The project scope includes the design build, operations and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two key PPP Contractors and multiple advanced early works (EAW) packages Contractors and two large Progressive Design Build Contracts. The scope includes both managing the Works associated with the program and with the individual construction projects. Join us in this full time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.

    Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the program incorporating cost management, project scheduling, reporting and risk management.
  • Develop and implement existing client procedures, tools and processes to allow for effective monitoring, reporting and control of all Project Control Functions.
  • Ensure the right level of resources are maintained for optimum delivery.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of training plans.
  • Develop key objectives and the judicious direction of all Project Controls functions including processes, procedures, systems and resources.
  • Chair Project Reviews and risk workshops to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively from a cost, time and risk management perspective.
  • Provide support, advice and expertise to the contracts and commercial team in relation to contentious claims and disputes that may arise on construction and consultancy contracts.
  • Oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of an effective Change & Contingency Management process.
  • Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance. Identifies, examines, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the project schedule.
  • Peer review business-critical project schedules so that timescales proposed are realistic and obtainable.
  • Oversee the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the project.
  • Take direct responsibility for the development of a schedule risk-adjusted budget for each financial year.
  • Drive a positive, persuaded culture within the scheduling team and ensure they are invested in managing and improving scheduling performance.
  • Qualifications

  • 10 years' experience, at least 5+ years within the infrastructure industry
  • Experience of managing project financial and cost management systems.
  • Experience of risk management systems and development of corporate and project risk strategies.
  • Significant experience of leading, managing and organizing teams.
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness including monitoring and co-ordination of budget.
  • Experience in program scheduling and resource integration.
  • Demonstrated expert understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, trend reporting and information management.
  • Knowledge of planning/scheduling and cost engineering project activities.
  • Technical and practical comprehension of engineering procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
  • Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions such as currency exchange impacts and hedging arrangements.
  • Expert knowledge of Estimating and cost management work processes and systems.
  • Knowledge of competition, targeted markets, current industry and technical developments.
  • Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present estimating information to management and client.
  • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and administrative functions.
  • Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills.