Manager, Project Controls

Commute Time Show on map From Location To Location 440 King St, Fredericton, NB E3B 0V3, Canada Manager, Project Controls Regular non-unionized position Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Salary range: $102,717 - $141,097 annually Competition # E22522-2026 At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we’re New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us. The Mactaquac Generating Station began generating electricity in 1968. Since the 1980s, concrete portions of the hydro station have been affected by a chemical reaction called alkali-aggregate reaction. The reaction causes the concrete to swell and crack and has required substantial annual maintenance and repairs. NB Power is proposing a project to ensure the station can operate to its intended 100-year lifespan with a modified approach to maintenance and adjusting and replacing equipment and concrete overtime. As part of the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project, the Manager, Project Controls is a key leadership role reporting to the Manager, Business Services. This position oversees planning, estimating, scheduling, and performance tracking to optimize project outcomes. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Manager, and Construction Manager, you will ensure efficient resource allocation, cost control, and compliance with project standards. Key Functions Include Planning, Scheduling & Performance Management: Maintaining the master project schedule, ensuring alignment with execution strategies and contractual milestones. This includes overseeing critical path activities, producing resource-loaded schedules in Primavera P6, and monitoring performance metrics such as SPI and CPI. The role also involves leading schedule health reviews, initiating corrective actions, and supporting risk analysis to maintain schedule integrity. Cost Control & Compliance: Developing and maintaining cost control systems, ensuring continuity between estimates and baselines, and analyzing cost and schedule reports to keep the project on track. Enforce compliance with project control standards and implement change management processes to manage scope and cost variations effectively. Leadership & Team Development: Leading and developing a team of project control professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. This includes providing coaching and career development, ensuring proactive communication across project functions, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors to achieve project objectives. Our Ideal Teammate Will Have Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with a preference for Civil Engineering Seven years of progressive experience in project controls, preferably in heavy infrastructure project, with proven experience in large construction projects. Three years of experience in a supervisory role managing multi-functional teams Proven expertise in strategic project management and planning for megaprojects Knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, risk management, and reporting principles Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Proficiency in project management and cost management systems (Primavera P6/ERP preferred) Registered Professional Engineer licensed in New Brunswick or eligible for immediate transfer considered as an asset. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified. An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months. We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to: Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed Various options for paid or unpaid leaves Career development and growth throughout the organization Competitive wages Could you be our next team member? Apply today! Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application. NB Power will accept foreign credentials if they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials To be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada. For questions concerning this job opening please contact Sulochana Battu at [email protected]. Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. Job Information Job Category Management Salary $102,717 - $141,097 Per Year Position Type Full Time Experience 5 - 10 years Education Bachelor's Degree AACE Certifications Preferred Or Required No AACE certification preferred or required

Oversee planning, estimating, scheduling, and performance tracking to optimize project outcomes for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project. Lead a team of project control professionals while ensuring cost control, resource allocation, and compliance with project standards.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (preferably Civil) and seven years of project controls experience in heavy infrastructure, including three years in a supervisory role. PMP certification and proficiency in Primavera P6/ERP are preferred.

• Health & Dental plans • Health Spending Account • New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan • Employee Family Assistance Program • Paid or unpaid leaves • Career development

• LeadershipSouhaitée
• Analyse financièreSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Project Controls
• Planning
• Estimating
• Scheduling
• Performance Tracking
• Cost Control
• Resource Allocation
• Primavera P6
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Team Development
• Strategic Project Management
• Reporting

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level