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Project Controls Coordinator

@ Raise

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Raise is hiring a Project Controls Coordinator on a 12-month contract on behalf of its client in Edmonton, AB, on a hybrid schedule. The role covers cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance tracking and reporting across the project lifecycle. The posting requires post-secondary education and 2-4 years of project controls experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain project controls plans, estimates, budgets and WBS
  • Monitor costs, commitments and forecasts against budgets
  • Develop and update project schedules and milestones
  • Prepare project controls reports and dashboards
  • Support change management and AFE revisions

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education in engineering, construction management, accounting or business
  • 2-4 years of project controls or cost control experience
  • Proficiency with EcoSys, Oracle, Power BI and advanced Excel
  • Experience with cost forecasting and earned value management
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

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2026-11-08
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2026-11-10
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2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, Veterans, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business Administration

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Job description
  • Contract Length: 12 months
  • Work Schedule: Hybrid
  • Location: Edmonton, AB

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member 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.

Job Overview

  • The Project Controls Coordinator supports project execution by providing cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role works closely with project managers, construction teams, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Project Controls Plan, project estimates, control budgets, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and financial objectives.
  • Track and analyze Forecast at Completion (FAC), incurred costs, budget performance, and variances, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and communicate information related to project progress, changes, milestones, risks, and issues.
  • Prepare and distribute project controls reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support effective decision-making.
  • Proactively identify cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate potential impacts to project leadership.
  • Develop and maintain realistic project schedules that align with project objectives, scope, and execution strategies.
  • Update schedules to reflect actual progress, productivity trends, remaining durations, key milestones, and forecasted completion dates.
  • Implement and support Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, including the reporting of key performance indicators such as Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and earned value curves.
  • Support project change management activities, including Project Change Orders (PCOs), trend management, Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) revisions, and supplemental funding requests.
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of project controls data across project management systems and reporting tools.
  • Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to support successful project planning, execution, and delivery.

Qualifications

Required

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in project controls, project management support, cost control, scheduling, or a related field. Experience within renewable energy projects, including solar or wind generation, is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency with project controls and reporting systems such as EcoSys, Oracle, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with cost forecasting, budget management, scheduling, and performance reporting methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret project data and provide meaningful insights that support decision-making and project performance improvement.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
  • This is primarily an office-based position with occasional travel to project sites, estimated at approximately 5% of total working time.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting capital projects in the renewable energy, utilities, power generation, infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors.
  • Working knowledge of project controls best practices, earned value management principles, and change management processes.
  • Familiarity with integrated cost and schedule reporting within large-scale project environments.

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/

To submit candidates for roles, our clients sometimes require personal information to confirm applicants' identities and 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 another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or [email protected].

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