Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in Canada.

Since our inception in 1983, we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining and infrastructure projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety, while delivering to the highest degree of quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices and delivers construction management and self perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

Our global reach and local touch is demonstrated by our affiliation with our parent company, Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and with McCaig Investments, a Canadian owned private company with longstanding ties to the local business community.

Hatch and Bantrel have formed the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. BHP’s Jansen Potash Project located approximately 140 km east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is BHP’s first and most advanced potash project. Jansen will add diversity and a Canadian presence to BHP’s global portfolio. Jansen’s large resource endowment provides the opportunity to develop it in stages, with anticipated initial capacity of 4.35 Mtpa. The BHP Board has recently sanctioned Jansen Project (Stage 1), with a US $5.7 billion investment. The project is now entering the construction phase, with the first potash expected in 2027.

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities for designated projects, or for discipline/project/proposal estimating or staff planning activities that require a high degree of technical skill and experience.

* Please note this position is not eligible for a relocation subsidy or living out allowance. This will be a camp position on a 15 day on 13 day off rotation.

In this full-time permanent role, as a champion of diversity & inclusion, you will:

Decisions

• Day-to-day cost control and planning and scheduling activities including task assignment for the Project Controls team
• Project controls setup including coding and reporting
• Schedule and cost-related changes within approval limit
• Assurance of claimed progress and progress measurement by Contractors
• Forecast approvals and sign-off

Supervision Received

• Solid line supervision received from the Business &Strategy Manager pertaining to adherence to functional standards, processes, and tools
• Dotted line supervision received from the Site Manager pertaining to scope and planning direction

Accountabilities

• Ensures a strong personal commitment to safety
• Oversees and manages planning and cost control resources
• Analyses and monitors construction progress and proactively alerts the site leadership team of any potential issues
• Ensures BHP and HBJV Project Control procedures and best practices are applied by the project
• Leverages existing project set up, project coding and project controls set-up and reporting
• Manages project progress measurement and earned value
• Interfaces with Contractors and site Project Controls function
• Leads the Project Controls team in delivering periodic status reports
• Provides project services L1 functional assurance
• Manages preparation and quality of key reporting and management documents
• Coordinates the development of forecast to project completion
• Manages scope, cost, and schedule variance analysis, including proposing mitigation solutions
• Supports project reviews (Execution Phase Reviews- EPRs/Internal Asset Audits and other 3rd party audits)
• Leads internal, self-functional assurance responsibilities for site Project Controls roles
• Operates day-to-day ensuring that activities are prioritized in line with broader objectives
• Ensures that they are managing their time effectively and adhering to deadlines
• Ensures they are adhering to and exhibiting Jansen core values

• A recognized bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience (i.e., Finance or Accounting, Quantity Surveying)
• A recognized MBA degree is an asset
• Certification for AACE and/or PMI, or other project management related certification is favourable
• Minimum 15 – 20 years of relevant experience, including site-based roles, in a project environment with detailed knowledge of estimating, cost control, planning, and change management
• Minimum 10 years of relevant post graduate experience in a people-leadership position, with demonstrated leadership/ management experience
• Strong understanding of quality management processes and systems, and auditing processes related to major project delivery or program management
• Strong knowledge in project controls software such as EcoSys, Primavera P6, SAP, and Oracle (or Oracle JDE)
• Working knowledge of engineering, contracts & procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, health & safety, environment & community and risk multi-discipline workflows and interactions for large capital projects.
• High attention to detail, motivation, and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment utilizing agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including functional managers and discipline leads on the project, clients, outside vendors and contractors
• Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis training
• Ability to effectively work with and lead the larger team to drive continuous improvement on the project
• Deep knowledge of project controls disciplines
• Proven ability to work within a matrix organization
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment for their team while grounding to the Jansen core values
• Ability to work and delegate effectively
• Motivates themselves and peers to promote and engage in team building and relationship building activities

Additional Information

Please note there is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. Prospective employees will not be asked to disclose their vaccination status and only successful candidates will be asked to provide proof of vaccination and/or to seek accommodation pursuant to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy prior to starting work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further review will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.

Please note there is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. Prospective employees will not be asked to disclose their vaccination status and only successful candidates will be asked to provide proof of vaccination and/or to seek accommodation pursuant to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy prior to starting work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further review will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.