10 Nov 2026

Senior Project Controls Specialist

Calgary, AB

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Project Controls Specialist in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry in a hybrid work environment in Calgary, Alberta.
This is an 8–9-month contract opportunity, with the potential for extension.
Responsibilities:

Consolidate project cost, schedule, and performance data across teams and vendors.
Prepare executive reports, dashboards, KPIs, and financial updates.
Maintain consistent project controls processes, reporting, and governance standards.
Work closely with PMO, Finance, project managers, vendors, and system integrators.
Track project risks, changes, schedule updates, and budget adjustments.
Review and validate project cost data, vendor submissions, and reporting for accuracy.
Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, schedules, milestones, and cost baselines.
Monitor project costs, commitments, accruals, and forecasts; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.

Successful candidates will have:

15+ years of project controls experience in large-scale capital, IT, ERP, or transformation projects.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, and EAC.
Knowledge of project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and governance.
Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
Experience working with PMO, Finance, project managers, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, risk management, and executive reporting skills.
PMP, AACE, or PMI-SP certification preferred.

Total rewards:

$80.00 - $100.00 hourly
Monday to Friday, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working remotely
Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale transformation initiative within a leading industry organization

Soft skills:

Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy.
Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex projects.

This posting is for an active opening.

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