Job Description

Project Controls Specialist

Vancouver or Calgary (Hybrid)

Full-time perm or Contract

Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support the planning and execution of large-scale mining and industrial projects across North America. Based in either Vancouver or Calgary, this hybrid role is ideal for an Intermediate to Senior professional who excels in cost control, scheduling, and change management. You’ll be key in integrating project data and performance metrics to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project control systems for cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Lead or support the planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement processes.
• Monitor project progress and performance against baselines; identify and report on variances.
• Manage the change management process, including tracking changes, maintaining logs, and updating forecasts.
• Coordinate with project managers and technical leads to align schedule and cost data for cohesive reporting.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, executive dashboards, and data presentations.
• Facilitate monthly progress reporting cycles and ensure timely updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project controls activities comply with internal standards and meet client expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project controls within engineering, EPCM, or construction environments (experience in mining or industrial sectors strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, EcoSys, and Oracle (or similar project control software).
• Strong understanding of cost and schedule integration, earned value management, and performance reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex project data clearly and effectively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse project teams.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining, and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

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