Manager Project Controls

Manager, Project Controls Position Summary Our client is seeking a full-time Manager, Project Controls to lead the cost, schedule, and reporting activities for the Demonstration Program as well as the Clearwater Project in Alberta, with work based in Calgary. This role works closely with project leadership to ensure disciplined control over project performance through FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning. About Our Client Our client is pioneering a new industry and redefining what is possible as it deploys local know-how to bring lithium into Alberta's value chain. This is innovation at scale, driven by bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and a team that thrives on solving tough challenges. Joining the organization means more than just building a career; it is joining an ambitious team that collaborates naturally and is committed to building a new industry within Canada. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a company on the rise in one of the most crucial industries of our time. The organization supports growth and curiosity, celebrates balance, and provides the space to achieve big things. Based in Calgary, recognized as one of North America's most livable cities, employees will find themselves working at the intersection of innovation, impact, and quality of life. Responsibilities Develop and maintain project cost and schedule baselines for Clearwater Project scopes. Oversee cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value reporting. Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, including critical path and milestone tracking. Support the development of capital cost estimates to both CIM and AACE standards. Implement change management processes, including evaluation of change orders and assessment of cost/schedule impacts. Support risk management processes, including risk register maintenance and contingency analysis. Prepare regular performance reports, dashboards, and KPIs for project leadership and corporate stakeholders. Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, supply chain, construction, and operations teams to ensure alignment between controls and execution. Mentor and supervise project controls staff supporting the project. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. 10+ years of experience in project controls for industrial or energy projects. Demonstrated experience developing capital cost estimates to AACE or CIM standards. Strong proficiency with scheduling and cost management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, cost control/ERP systems). Experience with earned value management and capital project reporting. Experience working in owner's team environments. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex project performance information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.