Project Controls Analyst

Pay Rate: $63.00/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 1 year Location: Fort McMurray Raise is currently hiring a Project Controls Analyst on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a globally competitive integrated energy company that extracts, produces and provides energy from a mix of sources, ranging from oil sands to renewable fuels. Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable. Description Project Controls Analyst in this role, will be responsible for coordinating changes in project control processes, systems, and procedures of increasing complexity. You will independently develop estimates under $100M, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scope, schedule, class of plant, and "Best-In-Class" standards. Your expertise will directly influence operational and financial project outcomes as you maintain project schedules, perform variance analysis, execute benchmarking analytics, and uphold rigorous cost management standards. Responsibilities Estimating & Cost Management: Independently develop estimates under $100M, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scope, schedule, class of plant, and industry best practices. Maintain technical expertise in the continuous improvement and application of 's Project Cost Management Systems. Scheduling & Planning: Update and maintain project schedules for all phases of complex projects. Incorporate, track, and report on resource-loaded information within all relevant project schedules leveraging a solid understanding of planning processes. Progress, Performance & Auditing: Apply a solid understanding of Progress & Performance metrics to assist in audits of engineering and construction progress. Facilitate project setup in a proper format to support seamless project closeout and benchmarking. Reporting & Variance Analysis: Initiate the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of project reports, assuming responsibility for overall accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Compare planned, incurred, actual, and forecast hours and costs, providing thorough explanations for variances. Change Management & Estimating: Assist in the preparation of potential costs and make sound judgments regarding impacts. Identify and prepare cost estimates for change orders, trends, and extra work orders. Analyze contractor change proposals against Engineering Work Package (EWP) and Construction Work Package (CWP) scope and quantities, escalating execution concerns to leadership. Benchmarking & Data Normalization: Perform multi-step, complex benchmarking analytics utilizing internal data, external databases, studies, and published reports. Synthesize data to identify patterns and draw conclusions supporting actionable recommendations, applying sound data normalization techniques. Decision Making: Make significant decisions and recommendations within authorized limits prescribed by supervisors and company policy, directly influencing operational and financial project results. Qualifications 5 to 7 years of direct project controls (or closely related industry) experience, paired with full proficiency in project cost management systems, scheduling software, and progress/performance auditing metrics. Cost Estimating & Management ($100M+ Scope): Demonstrated experience independently developing, maintaining, and executing project cost estimates under $100M, ensuring strict alignment with business objectives, scope, schedule, plant class, and industry best practices. Schedule Development & Resource Loading: Proven hands-on experience updating, maintaining, and managing complex project schedules across all project phases, including the integration, tracking, and reporting of resource-loaded information. Variance Analysis & Financial Reporting: Strong capability in preparing, consolidating, and analyzing comprehensive project reports—comparing planned, incurred, actual, and forecast hours/costs with thorough explanations for variances. Change Management & Trend Evaluation: Direct experience analyzing contractor change proposals against Engineering Work Package (EWP) and Construction Work Package (CWP) scope and quantities, preparing cost estimates for change orders and trends, and escalating execution concerns. Benchmarking & Data Normalization: Ability to perform complex, multi-step benchmarking analytics using internal and external databases or published reports, applying data normalization techniques to synthesize insights and actionable recommendations. Education and Certifications Undergraduate Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation is strongly recommended. Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or any other Raise job posting (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or [email protected]. #WES

The role involves coordinating project control processes, developing cost estimates under $100M, and maintaining complex project schedules. The analyst is responsible for variance analysis, benchmarking, and managing contractor change proposals to ensure financial and operational success.

Candidates need 5 to 7 years of project controls experience and proficiency in cost management and scheduling software. An undergraduate degree is required, and an AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation is strongly recommended.

• Change ManagementSouhaitée
• Project CloseoutSouhaitée
• Financial ReportingSouhaitée

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

• Project Controls
• Cost Estimating
• Project Scheduling
• Variance Analysis
• Change Management
• Benchmarking Analytics
• Data Normalization
• Cost Management Systems
• Resource Loading
• Performance Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Project Closeout

• Energy
• Engineering
• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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