Project Controls Director - Contractor

The Highfield Company

Canada

Ref: KP700-921

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Project Controls Director- Civil Engineering Contractor- Ontario, Canada

We are currently assisting a major construction contractor with their search for a Project Controls Director to join them in their Toronto, Canada office.

Under the supervision of the VP of Project Controls you will be responsible for leading the project control functions for all major projects for multiple business units. This will include the detailed review of costs, schedule and risks in major projects as well as financial reporting, forecasting and cash management for the operations team. The project values tend to range from US$300m +.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to;
* Responsible for financial planning and for Operations including preparation and monitoring of quarterly re-forecast and annual business plan
* Work closely with the Operations team to ensure cost control on major projects utilising the CGC Costing System
* Key partner of the Executive and Senior Management Team of the Senior Management Team
* Lead the weekly cost and schedule review meetings on all key jobs
* Participate in the valuations and analyses of potential mergers and acquisitions
* Responsible for monthly financial reporting and analysis for the Operations business
* Perform comprehensive monthly analyses on variances between actual and plan/forecast/target results with emphasis on the civil construction business
* Participate in the valuations and analyses of potential mergers and acquisitions

Requirements

The client is ideally looking to recruit a candidate who has 10-15 years of experience in forecasting and financial analysis or project controls within large complex projects. Previous experience in Canada or North America is highly advantageous as well as proven skills in financial analysis and skills in reviewing accounts and accounting problems.

You will need to be degree qualified to be considered for this role and should be confident in written and spoken English.

On offer is a negotiable salary package an ex patriate benefits as well as all the visa support required for you to permanently reside in Canada.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.

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