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Senior Project Controls Specialist - Services

@ Graham

Bonnyville, Alberta

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Graham, a large general contractor, is building a talent pipeline for a Senior Project Control Specialist in its Services Division at Bonnyville. The role leads cost and schedule control, forecasting, variance analysis and reporting across the project lifecycle, reporting to the Planning / Scheduling Manager. The posting requires 10+ years of planning and scheduling experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and mentoring of junior staff; it is a full-time salaried-style role with no pay stated and is an expression-of-interest pipeline rather than an open posting.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead project cost and schedule control, forecasting and reporting
  • Develop and maintain WBS, baseline budgets and controls systems
  • Monitor earned value, productivity and expenditure trends
  • Manage change control and scope variations
  • Present performance reports and mentor junior staff

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years of project planning and scheduling experience
  • Diploma in Engineering Technology or Construction Management; degree preferred
  • Advanced Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office skills
  • PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, P.Eng., CCDA or CET considered assets
  • Proven ability to mentor planners and schedulers

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Employer posting date
2026-11-06
First seen by our source
2026-11-15
Source record updated
2026-11-15

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, P.Eng., CCDA
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationTrade certificate (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyEngineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering

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Job description
Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just maintain assets, we extend their life and maximize their value. As part of our Services Division, you’ll contribute to critical work across the region, supporting sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and sustaining capital.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is seeking expressions of interest from motivated individuals to join our talent pipeline for future opportunities supporting the Services Division at the Bonnyville location.

Reporting to the Planning / Scheduling Manager the Senior Project Control Specialist plays a key role in supporting the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects through cost control, scheduling, forecasting, performance analysis, risk management, and project reporting. The role provides critical insights that help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with project objectives.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

  • Lead project cost and schedule control activities, including forecasting, performance measurement, variance analysis, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
  • Develop and maintain project controls systems, work breakdown structures (WBS), baseline budgets, and cost/schedule integration processes
  • Monitor project progress, earned value performance, labor productivity, and expenditure trends to identify risks and support informed decision-making
  • Manage change control and scope variations, ensuring impacts are accurately reflected in project schedules, forecasts, and financial reporting
  • Prepare and present project performance reports, participate in project review meetings, and provide guidance to project teams and junior project controls staff

The Right Tools for the Job

  • Education: Diploma in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred
  • Experience: 10+ years of project planning and scheduling experience within industrial, civil, infrastructure, or commercial construction environments, including experience managing projects from initiation through closeout
  • Software: Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Microsoft Project, Tilos, Powerproject, vPlanner, and 4D/model-based scheduling is considered an asset
  • Certifications: PMP, PMI-SP, PSP, EIT, P.Eng., CCDA, and/or CET designations are considered assets
  • Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior planners and schedulers, lead schedule review processes, and collaborate effectively with project teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from people with disabilities. Accomodations are available on request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

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