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	Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, MacKay River Commercial Project, the Project Controls Lead, MRCP, is responsible for pproviding all project controls analysis needs. The incumbent will deal with budget, cost control, schedule, estimating and risk issues arising from the planning and execution of the project, and be the key person working with the Senior Project Manager to ensure the cost and schedule align with the business objectives and the execution plans.</p>
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	Based out of our Calgary office, the Project Controls Lead, MRCP is responsible for monitoring the planning and performance of the various contractors engaged to conduct the work, in terms of cost, schedule and reporting.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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	1. Lead the development of cost estimating, cost monitoring, planning &amp; scheduling and reporting functions strategy to align with the project business objectives and execution strategies.<br />
	a. Lead the development of planning, estimating and scheduling standards, procedures and reference documentation.<br />
	b. Lead and participate in project cost and schedule development and reviews.<br />
	c. Development of cost studies where specifically identified as a need.<br />
	d. Assist with the preparation of budgets; track and forecast budgets &amp; AFE&rsquo;s<br />
	e. Lead the identification of project control system objectives, development of strategies and implementation of same to provide the cost and schedule information required by management.<br />
	f. Lead the selection and development of estimating software tools and cost estimating databases.</p>
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	2. Participate in the maintenance, monitoring and communication of all budgets, plans &amp; schedules for the group<br />
	a. Monitor the performance of various contractors<br />
	b. Maintain the project risk register<br />
	c. Prepare monthly project progress reports for management<br />
	d. Identify potential issues, risks and trends in a timely manner such that the Project Manager can take appropriate action.<br />
	e. Provide direction to members of the Project Controls for MacKay River Commercial Project Team.</p>
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	3. Lead, direct, and manage the Project Controls team and activities for the MacKay River Commercial Project.<br />
	a. Establish and communicate vision and strategic direction for the MRCP Project Controls team.<br />
	b. Provide strategic direction as it relates to the overall MRCP Project Controls activities for work scope, individual and group roles and responsibilities and fostering relationships with business partners.<br />
	c. Build and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.<br />
	d. Establish individual quarterly and annual Project Controls measures and performance targets for direct report(s) aligned with the overall Brion Energy organization objectives.</p>
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	<strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />
	&bull; A degree in Engineering, PMP, CCC, CCE or equivalent cost experience.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 10 years experience in Project controls, preferably in the Oil &amp; Gas industry, including Oil Sands.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 5 years experience using Cost Management tools (i.e. Prism, Kildrummy, SAP, etc.) is required.<br />
	&bull; Experience working on Major Projects in Oil &amp; Gas is required.<br />
	&bull; Familiarity with AACE guidelines.<br />
	&bull; Evidence of exceptional communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills and coaching skill is required.<br />
	&bull; Strong verbal and written communication skills.<br />
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