Project Controls Analyst - Michels Canada

Project Controls Analyst

Full-time, Permanent

Nisku, AB

 

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone has your back because they know you have theirs. At our company, construction is a true team sport, and that means caring for one another both on and off the job. That same commitment extends into the communities where we live and work, driving our investment in local groups, charities, and meaningful initiatives.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth by giving you the tools, support, and opportunities to create impactful solutions—helping shape a stronger, better future for the people and communities around you.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and power construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

As a Project Controls Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the project team by managing budgets, cost reporting and forecasting, change management, and project performance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and management of all project controls activities, including cost control, change management, forecasting and progress tracking for construction projects.
• Establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), ensuring control systems are configured in alignment with the project controls plan using approved budget data and appropriate cost codes.
• Prepare and update construction progress scorecards and cost reports to support project performance tracking.
• Review and verify the accuracy of daily timesheet coding; provide cost coding for procurement requisitions and subcontractor invoices.
• Oversee the change management process, including the development and submission of change proposals for client approval and the maintenance of the change log.
• Apply extensive site-based project controls experience across Lump Sum, Unit Rate, and Reimbursable contract models.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting while maintaining data integrity across all project controls functions.
• Represent the Project Controls team in meetings with internal project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Organize and lead monthly cost review and change management meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-years of experience in Project Controls within the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors.
• An Engineering Technology Diploma or an Engineering Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong background in cost control and forecasting.
• Proven ability to generate detailed progress and cost reports.
• Familiarity with estimating and project controls software tools.
• Field experience in Project Controls with a construction contracting company in Oil & Gas is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues under pressure across multiple projects.
• Flexibility in taking on-site project assignments and/or project site visits.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com

**Please be aware! **

It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.

All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us

Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.

We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.

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