Sr. Project Controls Specialist

Sr. Project Controls Specialist
Location: Calgary Head Office 
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Project Controls 

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com

Apply today! Application Deadline is June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.  

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor Project Controls, the Project Controls Specialist provides Scheduling, Cost & Estimating support to project ranging from $2MM to $150MM to the Project Development and Engineering team.

What You Will Do

• Costs control, monitoring, tracking & reporting for assigned suite of projects including consolidated project cost incurred, forecast, progress measurement, contingency draw down, project change log management, cash flow curves, cost and schedule variance, and overall project stewardship.
• Prepares and establish cost baseline for projects for AFE preparation and submission.
• Identifies budget variances and forecast changes and highlights the same to facilitate month end cost discussion.
• Manages periodic reporting requirements including content, format and frequency with Engineering consultants and Procurement /construction vendors for timely reporting.
• Leads and facilitate project planning with project team to build robust schedule and achieve team ‘buy-in’.
• Prepares and establish baseline schedule in conjunction with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Team Members as well as other stakeholders.
• Identifies schedule delays, impacts and variances to the baseline.
• Suggests methods to improve project plan and mitigate schedule slippage.
• Develops / creates / calculates metrics for comparison and benchmarking.
• Archives and maintains benchmarking data and project cost / schedule information.
• Assist in project AFE closeout process.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of standards, processes, and procedures under Gibson Energy’s Asset Delivery Framework.
• Applies project controls best practices for providing timely and quality project health information to stakeholders for better decision making
• Assists department with special projects and events as required.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment and proactive approach to Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) through participation in all applicable EH&S programs and ensures safe operation of the branch, team or unit and compliance with all Company EH&S policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Certified Cost Engineer, Accounting Designation or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on project controls experience (Planning & Scheduling, Cost Control &/or Estimating) in oil and gas gathering, processing, pipeline and/or terminal facilities with EP, EPCM, Contractor and/or Owner companies.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera, MS Project & Excel is a must.

Working Conditions

• The majority of the work is performed in an office environment.
• This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification.

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. Working at Gibson is an opportunity to be part of a place where employees feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• A competitive Total Rewards package that truly values your contributions. 
• Employer contributions to your DC Pension because we believe in your future. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision benefits, with industry leading coverage for mental health and family planning — ensuring you and your loved ones thrive. 
• Generous time off to rest, recharge and live life to the fullest.
• An incredible work environment and culture where your career development and advancement are prioritized every step of the way. 
• A flexible hybrid work setup, empowering you to balance work and life seamlessly. 

Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson” or the “Company”) is a diversified North American energy infrastructure company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. They have significant terminal assets, including 25 million barrels of storage and over 300 miles (500 kilometres) of crude pipelines across North America. The company has been providing market access to the oil and gas industry for over 70 years and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GEI) with a market capitalization of approximately $4 billion. 

Gibson Energy operates through two main segments: 

1. Infrastructure: This includes terminals, marine loading, rail loading and unloading facilities, gathering pipelines, a diluent recovery unit, and a crude oil processing facility. Key facilities within this segment include the Hardisty, Edmonton, and Ingleside Terminals, as well as gathering pipelines in the United States and a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. 
2. Marketing: This involves the purchasing, selling, storing, and optimizing of hydrocarbon products. 

Gibson Energy has a strong presence in the United States, due to the acquisition of the Gateway Terminal in Ingleside, Texas. This terminal is a world-class liquids terminal and export facility with very large crude carrier (VLCC) capabilities and direct pipeline connections to key basins like the Permian and Eagle Ford. The acquisition strengthens Gibson's cash flow with over 95% of the revenue under take-or-pay contracts with high-quality counterparties. 

Our Values, The Gibson Way 

The Gibson Way is how we succeed together. We believe in the power of both ‘We’ (collectively working together) and “I” (contributing individually) to achieve our shared goals. 

The ‘We & I’ play a very important role in our success!  

• Contribute & Add Value Everyday 
• Keep Our Edge & Be Resilient  
• Stay Focused & Open-Minded 
• Work it Out & Do it Together 

This is what we are all about and we encourage you to learn more! Click Here: The Gibson Way  

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