Junior Project Controller - Vancouver, Canada - Wood Plc

Wood Plc

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood in Vancouver is currently recruiting for a

Junior Project Controller to join our Mining & Minerals group

.

Come be your very best YOU at Wood.
Wood is one of Canada's longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907.

Come join the elite Wood team

Why Wood - you ask ? It's an opportunity to:

Grow YOUR career with a team that truly cares about your personal development and advancement.
Enjoy Hybrid / Flexible working options
Collaborate with our national & global mining teams
Work on projects abroad we offices are in 30 countries worldwide
Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes: progressive matching RRSP's, medical, dental, parental leave, employee / family assistance / mental wellness programs, among many others)

Responsibilities

Analyze and forecast project costs; as well as develop, prepare and collect schedule and cost data. Generate all required project status report for both the customer and internal management, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance report (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.) and recommend corrective actions for both Engineering Services and Capital cost.
Assist in EPC project setup for both project management system and accounting system, ensuring all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied
Assist setting up project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and allocating budgets at appropriate WBS levels for project tasks
Ensure all project tasks are identified and resource needs properly estimated on capital projects. Prepare or assist in the development and implementation of project baseline budgets and schedules
Assist in monitoring project performance including Engineering Services and Capital cost, ensure that Wood's project control system is properly implemented
Review project scope change and change order requests for proper justification, schedule impacts, and adequate budget and funding
Assist with the implementation of the change management procedures ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Wood's standard.
Ensure relevant cost management procedures and reporting requirements are incorporated where appropriate on invitations to tender
Review contractor, vendor, and consultant invoices for capital projects
Worki in coordination with procurement and contract administrators on purchase order and contract budgets, progress payments, valuations of contract variations and compensation events as well as contract financial closeout, and
Support project data analysis work and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills / Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in engineering, quantity surveying, or a recognized business program
At least 2 years of experience in project engineering environment (any discipline), or in a construction management environment
Project Services or cost control experience in an EPCM environment on light to heavy industrial projects will be considered an asset
Knowledge of engineering controls, cost control, estimating, scheduling and project reporting
Previous experience using P6 will be considered an asset
Knowledge of procurement/contracts, construction management and document control is an asset
Excellent analytical skills
Experience using Convero or equivalent database system would be considered an asset
Welldeveloped oral and written interpersonal communication, teamwork and organizational skills
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement (EEO):
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.