Project Controls Specialist
ENMAX Corporation
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
$115,556.35 - $144,440.48 USD yearly
Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.
Posted: May 19, 2026
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
Position Type: Permanent
Union: CUPE
Why ENMAX?
We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we’re lighting the way together.
The Project Cost Controls Specialist is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering ENMAX Power Delivery’s capital plan within a specific work area. This is a dynamic and challenging position where you will help drive program performance, bring clarity to complex project environments, and build strong working relationships across teams and portfolios. Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset, strong leadership, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders while supporting both day-to-day project execution and broader portfolio alignment.
Working across projects of varying scope and complexity, you will contribute to essential infrastructure initiatives spanning distribution, substations, transmission, and network projects, with work that may be internally or externally driven.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead alignment of schedule, cost management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) across project and portfolio levels.
Working with the scheduling team, act as SME for EVM, including system implementation, baselining, performance updates, and reporting.
Integrate WBS and CBS, defining control accounts, rules of credit, and progress measurement methodologies.
In conjunction with the scheduling team, develop cost-loaded schedules and budget plans to ensure accurate Planned Value (PV).
Facilitate EVM review sessions with project teams and senior leadership, providing performance insights and recommendations.
Perform cost budgeting and forecasting at control account, work package, and planning package levels.
Analyze cost and schedule performance (EV, CPI, SPI) and manage baseline changes and forecast updates.
Ensure integration and consistency of cost and schedule data across all project phases.
Monitor variance against baseline and implement corrective actions, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans.
Oversee comprehensive cost control and reporting, including forecasts, contingencies, change logs, and cash flow.
Manage change control processes and support cost and schedule risk assessments and financial controls.
Drive process improvement, KPI development, reporting standardization, and mentor Project Control Analysts while supporting executive reporting.
Education Required:
A technical or related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
AACE and PMI member - Certified Cost or Schedule Professional and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred
Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years’ senior project cost control experience with construction projects, including cost control and estimating, with a strong emphasis on cost.
Minimum 7 years of planning and scheduling experience.
Full understanding of the project life cycle, including EPC, EPCC, and EPCM delivery models across a broad range of projects.
Experience with project controls systems that integrate cost and schedule, including tools such as MAXIMO, InEight, Primavera (P6), or similar platforms.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project); experience with Power BI and database programming is considered an asset.
Data analysis experience.
Experience in utilities or other regulated business models is considered an asset.
Competencies:
Ability to lead, influence, and coach a team.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Highly collaborative, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, establish priorities, and meet commitments.
Ability to identify opportunities for growth and improvement, with strong ideas and innovative thinking.
A strong mentor who can coach, train, and coordinate work as required.
Well-organized and able to deliver results with minimal supervision while adapting to rapidly changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.
Salary: Analyst Level D (Current CUPE 2025 rates)
$115,556.35 - $122,777.38 - $129,998.41 - $137,219.45 - $144,440.48
Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) work force with office workspace located at ENMAX Place (141 - 50th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB). You will work from home on Mondays and Fridays and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Note:
We have changed the way we connect with our candidates. Initial interviews may be done virtually as well as parts of our on-boarding and job training may be completed remotely.
If we can provide an accommodation or adjustment to make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. ENMAX welcomes all qualified applicants to apply and is committed to a safe and respectful workplace. It is our aim to have a workplace which is inclusive and values safety, diversity, personal integrity, respect for individual differences, and encourages ownership and accountability for our actions.
Every ENMAX employee is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves, of all other workers, and of the public. Each employee must become familiar with safety procedures and rules applicable to their job and are required to follow them while working at ENMAX.