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Project Control Specialist
@ Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Overview
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture is hiring a full-time Project Control Specialist in Spruce Grove, AB, on a hybrid arrangement with some work-from-home flexibility. The role monitors project costs, budgets and financial performance, prepares cost reports and supports forecasts against baselines. Candidates need cost control experience, budgeting skills and proficiency in Excel and project control software.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain cost reports and track commitments and expenditures
- Support budgeting and forecasting against project baselines
- Identify cost variances and provide analysis to project teams
- Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement and finance
- Contribute to schedule and progress reporting and project control procedures
Requirements summary:
- Cost control and cost management experience
- Demonstrated project control experience with budgeting and forecasting
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel
- Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, engineering or business
- Experience on construction, infrastructure or oil and gas projects preferred
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- 2026-11-14
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- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business |
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Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
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Role Description This full-time Project Control Specialist role is a hybrid position based in Spruce Grove, AB, with some flexibility for work from home. The Project Control Specialist is responsible for supporting project teams in monitoring costs, budgets, and financial performance across assigned projects. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and maintaining cost reports, tracking commitments and expenditures, supporting forecasts, and identifying variances against budget and project baselines. The role collaborates closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, and finance to provide accurate data, timely analysis, and recommendations that support decision-making. Additional responsibilities may include assisting in the development of project control procedures, contributing to schedule and progress reporting, and ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong cost-focused skills, including Cost Control and Cost Management, with the ability to track, analyze, and report on project financials.
- Demonstrated Project Control experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring project performance against established baselines.
- Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends and variances, and present clear insights to project stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Budgeting practices, including development, maintenance, and adjustment of project budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Relevant post-secondary education in finance, accounting, engineering, business, or a related field.
- Experience working on construction, infrastructure, or oil and gas projects, preferably in a project controls or related function.
- Proficiency with project control and cost management software, as well as MS Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards in line with SMJV’s values.
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