Senior Project Controls Specialist

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Project Controls Specialist in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry in a hybrid work environment in Calgary, Alberta.
This is an 8–9-month contract opportunity, with the potential for extension.
Responsibilities:

• Consolidate project cost, schedule, and performance data across teams and vendors.
• Prepare executive reports, dashboards, KPIs, and financial updates.
• Maintain consistent project controls processes, reporting, and governance standards.
• Work closely with PMO, Finance, project managers, vendors, and system integrators.
• Track project risks, changes, schedule updates, and budget adjustments.
• Review and validate project cost data, vendor submissions, and reporting for accuracy.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, milestones, and cost baselines.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, accruals, and forecasts; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.

Successful candidates will have:

• 15+ years of project controls experience in large-scale capital, IT, ERP, or transformation projects.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and EAC.
• Knowledge of project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and governance.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Experience working with PMO, Finance, project managers, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, risk management, and executive reporting skills.
• PMP, AACE, or PMI-SP certification preferred.

Total rewards:

• $80.00 - $100.00 hourly
• Monday to Friday, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working remotely
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale transformation initiative within a leading industry organization

Soft skills:

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex projects.

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