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This position will support Transmission projects across Valard, performing cost control and operational finance activities. With an extensive backlog of upcoming high-profile major projects, this is a development role designed to build the skills and judgment needed to progress to Project Controller, with exposure to the full project lifecycle and the reporting relied upon by senior leadership at Valard.\nPlease note: this is an office-based position, working 5 days / week in our Edmonton or Calgary office with occasional site travel, up to 30% of the time, based on operational requirements\nDuties and Responsibilities\nTrack and analyze project costs, commitments, and revenue weekly and monthly using JD Edwards (JDE) and EcoSys; identify variances and escalate to the Project Controller with recommended actions\nPrepare project forecasts and estimate-to-complete analysis based on the work breakdown structure, using a crew-based approach aligned with earned value (CPI) methods\nParticipate in cost review meetings with Project Managers; document action items and follow up on outstanding items\nTrack labour productivity, equipment utilization, and hourly-rate performance, flagging trends that may impact margin\nMaintain the change order and claims log and the project risk register; prepare financial impact analysis of scope changes for Project Controller review\nAssist in preparing unapproved revenue positions and submissions in accordance with company protocols and month-end deadlines\nParticipate in month-end close, including review of cost accruals and reconciliations between JDE and EcoSys\nPrepare the monthly reporting package covering key financial KPIs, variance commentary, risks and opportunities, and cash flow projections\nSupport customer invoicing per contract requirements and follow the Authority Matrix for budget approvals, change orders, and revenue recognition\nSupport execution of the Project Controls Framework, including Day One Budgets, quantity tracking, weekly and monthly reporting, and handover of historical cost and productivity data to Estimating\nSupport internal and external audit requests and ICFR/SOX compliance documentation\nWork under the mentorship of a Project Controller, progressively taking on ownership of forecast logic, driver analysis, and recommendations\nRequirements\nPost-Secondary education in Finance or Accounting (Engineering or Construction Management may also be considered)\n3 years of project-based financial experience in construction, EPC, or utilities, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and variance analysis\nAn equivalent combination of relevant education / experience may be considered\nWorking knowledge of project accounting, including percentage of completion revenue recognition and WIP (work in progress) analysis\nUnderstanding of earned value concepts (CPI, SPI) and exposure to change management, cash flow forecasting, and the application of contract terms\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and an aptitude for learning specialized financial / project software\nPreferred Skills / Qualifications\nCPA designation (complete or in progress)\nPMP, AACE, or CCP/EVP designation\nExperience with JD Edwards, EcoSys, and Power BI\nExperience tracking labour productivity and commodity reporting\nExposure to subcontractor cost management (intercompany or third-party)\nBenefits\nWe offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.\nAbout our Business\nValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.\nValard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.\nLearn more\nVisit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.\n* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.\n* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.\n* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.\n* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. 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