Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Location: 8800GlenlyonPkwy,Burnaby,BritishColumbia
CareerLevel: ProjectManagement4(PM4)
Working Mode: Hybrid(4daysperweekinoffice)
Who are we?
Svanteisarapidlygrowingcleanenergytechnologycompanymakingcommercial-scalecarboncaptureandremovala realityandenablingglobalindustriestoplayoffenseinthefightagainstclimatechangethatwillacceleratetheglobal transitiontoalower-carboneconomy.
Thegrowingsuccessofourcompanyisowedtoourcommitmenttoourpeople,ouremphasisonourvalues,andour innovativetechnology.Passionisputintowhatwedoeveryday.
Purpose of the Role:
As the Project Controls Manager, you will lead the project controls function for major capital projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting from early development through execution and project closeout.
You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure project activities are integrated, risks are proactively managed, and projects remain aligned with approved budgets and schedules. You will also provide portfolio reporting and executive insights to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- YouhaveaBachelor'sdegreeinEngineering,ConstructionManagement,ProjectManagement,QuantitySurveying,BusinessAdministration,orarelateddiscipline.
- Youhaveaminimumof10yearsofprojectcontrolsexperiencesupportingmajorcapitalprojectsintheenergy,industrial,infrastructure,mining,petrochemical,orrelatedsectors.
- Youhavedemonstratedexperiencesupportingprojectsthroughdevelopment,FEED,detailedengineering,procurement,construction,commissioning,andstart-up.
- YouhaveexperienceworkingwithinanOwner'steamandoverseeingprojectcontrolsactivitiesperformedbyFEED,EPC,EPCM,andotherprojectcontractors.
- Youhavestrongknowledgeofprojectcontrolsprinciples,includingplanningandscheduling,costcontrol,forecasting,earnedvaluemanagement(EVM),changemanagement,riskmanagement,andperformancereporting.
Bonus Skills and Qualifications:
- YouhaveprofessionaldesignationssuchasPMP,CCP,PSP,AACEcertifications,orequivalent,whichareconsideredanasset.
- YouhaveproficiencywithPrimaveraP6,MicrosoftExcel,PowerBI,andprojectcostmanagementsystems.
- YouhaveastrongunderstandingofEPCandEPCMprojectdeliverymodels,contractingstrategies,andcontractor performancemanagement.
What Success Looks Like in This Role:
- Youwillestablishandmaintainprojectcontrolsprocesses,systems,andreportingframeworksformajorcapitalprojectsfromdevelopmentandFEEDthroughEPCexecution,commissioning,andcloseout.
- Youwilldevelop,maintain,andanalyzeintegratedprojectschedulesinPrimaveraP6,incorporatingengineering,procurement,construction,commissioning,regulatory,commercial,andprojectdevelopmentactivities.
- Youwilldevelopandmaintainprojectcostreports,forecasts,cashflowprojections,commitments,contingencies,andestimate-at-completionassessments.
- YouwillapplyEarnedValueManagement(EVM)principlesandperformancemeasurementtechniquestoassessprojectprogress,forecastoutcomes,andidentifyemergingissuesandtrends.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Pay Equity Statement
Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!

