7 to 10 years of experience in project controls, ideally in energy or heavy industrial sectors.
Proven expertise in cost management, scheduling, forecasting, and change control.
Familiarity with project management software for budget and estimating tasks.
Disciplined work ethic with strong organizational skills that reflect in cost management.
Effective leadership skills for stakeholder engagement and influence.
Strong communication abilities for diverse team interactions.
Knowledge of construction practices for field cost reporting.
Responsibilities
Implement approved budgets and control structures in the cost tracking system.
Verify accuracy of contracts and cost coding for consistency.
Maintain integrity and completeness of cost control data across reporting cycles.
Monitor expenses and forecast trends, escalating potential issues as necessary.
Prepare timely cost reports at various project phases.
Integrate labor reporting into cost and earned value metrics.
Gather and consolidate cost data from contractors and other sources.
Manage and document change management processes according to standards.
Analyze and report on cost impacts regarding change orders.
Support forecasting cycles and offer recommendations for cost mitigation strategies.
Contribute to closeout activities with final report preparation and archiving documentation.
Facilitate continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions and critiques.
Provide support and mentorship to junior project controls staff.
Benefits
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic turnaround management office.
Engagement with various teams, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
Potential for professional development within a leading energy organization.
Work in a structured environment with high-standard processes for project execution.
Full Job Description
Job Type: Permanent
THE POSITION
Keyera is currently seeking a Project Controls Analyst, Turnarounds to join our Calgary based Turnaround Management Office. The Project Controls Analyst is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and operating cost control, forecasting, and change management systems in support of turnaround planning and execution. This role provides accurate, timely, and reliable cost, schedule and performance information to the Turnaround Management Team, enabling effective decision-making and disciplined financial control throughout the turnaround lifecycle.
The role supports the integration of cost, labor, and progress data into the master project control system, ensuring consistency between cost tracking, schedule performance, and field execution. The Project Controls Analyst may be assigned to site during execution and is expected to exercise sound judgment in identifying trends, risks, and emerging cost impacts.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cost Management & Reporting
Implement approved AFE budgets, cost breakdown structures, and control accounts within the cost tracking system.
Verify cost coding on contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and time entries to ensure alignment with established control structures.
Work with stakeholders on establishing and implementation of cost sharing / allocation basis.
Maintain accuracy, completeness, and integrity of cost control data across all reporting cycles.
Monitor actuals, commitments, and forecasts; identify trends and potential overruns and escalate appropriately.
Prepare daily cost reports during execution and weekly reports during planning and closeout phases.
Operate timekeeping and force reporting systems, integrating labor hours into cost and earned value reporting.
Gather and integrate cost data from multiple sources, including contractor reports, invoices, LEMs, and workforce data.
Change Management
Administer turnaround change management processes in accordance with established procedures.
Track, document, and process trends, change notices, and change orders in coordination with contract administrators and materials supervisors.
Prepare cost estimates and impact analysis for changes and extra work orders.
Track and report on the cost and forecast impacts of approved changes.
Budget & Estimating
Support Long range budget development.
Support event estimate development and supplements.
Forecasting & Analysis
Support periodic forecasting cycles, including variance and trend analysis.
Identify emerging adverse cost conditions and make recommendations to mitigate impacts.
Provide cost data and analysis to support contractor bid evaluations, benchmarking, and productivity reviews.
Exercise judgment and initiative in the analysis of data obtained from a variety of sources.
Closeout & Continuous Improvement
Support turnaround closeout activities, including final cost reporting and reconciliation.
Ensure all cost and change documentation is complete, accurate, and properly archived to support audit and historical reference.
Contribute to turnaround critiques and lessons learned sessions.
Ensure cost data is structured to support a concise and accurate Project Controls Closeout Report.
Team Support
Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior project controls staff as required.
Assist in the training of less experienced analysts on cost systems, work processes, and reporting standards.
Work collaboratively with planning, contracts, materials, and field execution teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be well-organized, energetic, and service-oriented with the following qualifications:
7 to 10 years of relevant project controls experience, preferably supporting industrial turnarounds or construction projects in the energy or heavy industrial sector.
Demonstrated experience in cost management, plan and schedule management, forecasting, change control, and reporting.
Previous experience with project management software in developing and managing turnaround budgets, plans & estimating.
Disciplined and conscientious approach to work.
Demonstrated organization skills that translate into cost and impact.
Demonstrated leadership skills focusing on stakeholder engagement and influencing others.
Strong communications skills.
Working knowledge of construction execution and field cost reporting practices.
Experience with project controls and cost systems such as Maximo, PIMS, Qbyte, OnBase, or equivalent.
Ability to work effectively in a turnaround execution environment, including site-based assignments.
Development and ownership of budgets and cost forecasting (earned value and productivity).
Posting Expiry Date: Sept 2, 2026
We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you'll enjoy a career with us.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
