AltaGas Ltd.

AltaGas - Sr. Team Lead, Project Controls

AltaGas Ltd.$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of project controls experience on large-scale capital projects.
  • Experience leading project controls teams and managing direct reports.
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, earned value management, AACE estimate classifications.
  • Proven ability to implement new tools, technologies, and process improvements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication abilities.
  • Adaptable mindset capable of managing competing priorities in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a project controls team across cost, planning, risk, and change management.
  • Evaluate and design efficient project controls processes and continuous improvement practices.
  • Promote innovative solutions, including AI-enabled tools to enhance project performance.
  • Manage cost activities, including budgeting and performance reporting across project phases.
  • Oversee estimate development aligned with AACE International classifications.
  • Direct schedule management including baseline tracking and risk analysis.
  • Implement robust change and risk management processes while supporting project governance.

Benefits

  • Commitment to equal employment opportunities and diversity.
  • Encouragement for applicants with disabilities and provision of accommodations.
Full Job Description
AltaGas - Sr. Team Lead, Project Controls

AltaGas is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Controls Team Lead to support the successful delivery of major capital projects. In this role, you will lead project controls professionals across cost, schedule, risk, change management, and reporting while driving process improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity for a strong technical project controls leader who brings people leadership, strategic thinking, and a forward-looking mindset to support complex, large-scale capital projects.

You will:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a project controls team across cost, planning, risk, and change management, while managing workload priorities, team capacity, accountability, collaboration, and sustained delivery.
  • Evaluate, design, and implement efficient project controls processes, workflows, standards, and continuous improvement practices across the full project lifecycle.
  • Promote and deploy innovative solutions, including AI-enabled tools and digital systems, to improve project performance, insights, and decision-making.
  • Lead cost management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, earned value management, and performance reporting across all project phases.
  • Oversee estimate development in alignment with AACE International classifications and best practices.
  • Direct schedule development and control, including baseline management, progress tracking, and schedule risk analysis.
  • Ensure robust change and risk management processes, including change identification, evaluation, approval, tracking, risk analysis, and mitigation planning.
  • Partner with project managers, engineering, construction, commercial teams, and senior leadership to provide clear project performance insights, support alignment, and contribute to governance processes including stage gates, assurance reviews, and executive reporting.


You have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of project controls experience on large-scale capital or major projects, including demonstrated experience leading teams and managing direct reports.
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, earned value management, AACE estimate classifications, scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, risk management, and change management.
  • Proven ability to implement new tools, technologies, process improvements, and digital or AI-enabled solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A leadership style that supports mentoring, collaboration, accountability, and relationship-building across teams and leadership levels.
  • A strategic, innovative, and adaptable mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver effectively in high-pressure environments.


U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About AltaGas Ltd.

AltaGas Ltd. is a Canadian energy infrastructure company that operates in three segments: Gas, Power, and Utilities. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. AltaGas owns and operates natural gas processing plants, pipelines, and storage facilities in Canada and the United States. The company also generates and sells electricity and provides energy services to customers in Canada. In 2019, AltaGas generated CAD 6.2 billion in revenue.
Learn more about AltaGas Ltd.
Size
2,926 employees
Industry
Founded
1993
NASDAQ

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