Senior Project Controller
Location: Calgary
Position Overview:
JSG is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Project Controller for a long-term contract role with our client, focused on a large-scale solar energy project. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial and project controls to ensure the project's success from inception to completion. This contract is expected to last 18 months.
Key Responsibilities:
1. **Project Financial Management:**
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Monitor project costs and financial performance, ensuring alignment with the approved budget.
- Conduct regular financial analysis and provide insights to project management for informed decision-making.
2. **Cost Control and Monitoring:**
- Implement cost control processes to track project expenditures.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and review cost reports, variance analyses, and cost forecasts.
3. **Schedule Management:**
- Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project schedules.
- Monitor project progress and milestones, ensuring timely completion of project phases.
- Analyze schedule variances and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
4. **Risk Management:**
- Identify and assess project risks, developing risk mitigation plans.
- Monitor risk factors and ensure proactive measures are in place to address potential issues.
- Report on risk status and impacts to project stakeholders.
5. **Reporting and Documentation:**
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including financial records, schedules, and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.
6. **Stakeholder Coordination:**
- Act as a liaison between project management, finance, and other project stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
- Address stakeholder inquiries and provide timely updates on project financials and progress.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP, CMA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project control, financial management, or a related role, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
- Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project) and financial systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications. Please include references and any certifications with your application.
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