PCA001 - Project Control Analyst

WE'RE HIRING Position title: PCA001 - Project Controls Analyst 6 months contract Working Status: On Site Location: 515 King Street, Fredericton, NB Tentative Start Date: 17th September 2025 Hours: 40 Hours per week Specific training certification required: Advanced skills and experience in using SAP and Excel. General Functions The Project Control Analyst acts on behalf of The Company and is responsible for project schedules and cost data as used to analyze project progress against baseline plans. The Project Controls Analyst participates in planning, budgeting, contracting, and other project management activities for the purpose of establishing and maintaining appropriate plans, schedule, and budgets in support of the project activities. Job Tasks and Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and report project actuals (task progress and cost) versus planned values in summary and detailed formats. Track and manages revisions to the project schedule and cost forecasts. Establish and maintain project schedules, budget and tracking of actual costs for the purpose of reporting on project progress, cost and variance. Develop and maintain cost and schedule forecasts for use in managing the project to completion. Ensure compatibility of project plans, schedules, estimates, risk plans, related operations, and maintenance work. Monitor, identify, and highlight schedule critical path, non-critical activities and risks. Monitor and enforce the quality of project schedules, estimates, budgets, costs and related reports. Ensure appropriate industry practices are used in project work plans and schedules. Instruct other team members in learning, establishing, and using appropriate industry practices in contracting, making progress payments, cost analysis, tracking costs, and reporting on costs. Gather, merge, analyze, reconcile, and report on project progress including Earned Value Analysis (EVA). Identify risks, current and emerging issues in accordance with project risk and issue management practices. Provide input to formal project reporting in support of the Project Manager. Establish and maintain other project controls as required e.g., documentation, etc. Manage changes to the work through facilitating the appropriate level approval of change management documents. Prepare month-end accruals for work. Where required, facilitate independent auditing or sample auditing by internal auditors. Coordinate close-out activities e.g., initiate financial closeout, contribute to Benefits Realization report, participate in lessons learned discussions, etc. Mandatory Requirements University degree in Engineering or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in project controls within a large capital project with preference given to electrical utility sector. Education and Experience Preferences Experience in excess of four (3) years’ work experience related to in project controls within a large capital project with preference given to electrical utility sector. Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control and risk management areas. Experience in in the field of estimating/cost engineering would be considered and asset. Formal training in project management methodologies. Certification as a Certified associate in project management (CAPM) or as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset Work experience and/or accreditation in the areas of Safety inspection. Document creation and editing (MS Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel). Certification in the estimating/cost engineering field would be considered an asset (e.g., AACE International’s Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) designation, The Construction Institute of Canada’s (TCIC) Gold Seal Certification or International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association’s (ICEAA) Certified Cost Estimator/ Analyst (CCEA®)). Proficiency with Primavera® Version 6, MS Project as well as functional knowledge of SAP Enterprise Management System input and reporting. Key Competencies Preferences Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external). Skilled in coaching of co-workers and contractors, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution. Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation to a wide range of people. Experience in delivery of effective presentations and training. Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines. Willing to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets. Ability to learn to use new tools and adapt existing tools to the task at hand. Ability to learn to use new tools and adapt existing tools to the task at hand. Ability to communicate in English and French would be considered an asset. Scope Of Work Project Background: The Mactaquac Life Achievement Project (MLAP) is NB Power’s initiative to extend the lifespan of the Mactaquac Generating Station. Built in 1968, the station has faced structural issues due to alkali-aggregate reaction in its concrete. MLAP proposes a long-term strategy of maintenance, equipment upgrades, and environmental enhancements including improved fish passage. Description of work: A critical role to provide cost reporting to the project team. This role will develop, track and update cost KPIs and reports in collaboration with Project Accountant, Project Scheduler, Contract Administrator and other key management team members. Preference will be given to candidates who: Willing to work at NB Power Head office (515 King Street, Fredericton) full time. Candidate is local to Fredericton, NB.

Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA

Posted Date: 8/23/2025