Project Controls Manager

Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia
Career Level: Project Management 4 (PM4)

Working Mode: Hybrid (4 days per week in office)

Who are we?

Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy.

The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.

Purpose of the Role:

As the Project Controls Manager, you will lead the project controls function for major capital projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting from early development through execution and project closeout.

You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure project activities are integrated, risks are proactively managed, and projects remain aligned with approved budgets and schedules. You will also provide portfolio reporting and executive insights to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, QuantitySurveying, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• You have a minimum of 10 years of project controls experience supporting major capital projects in the energy,industrial, infrastructure, mining, petrochemical, or related sectors.
• You have demonstrated experience supporting projects through development, FEED, detailed engineering,procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• You have experience working within an Owner's team and overseeing project controls activities performed byFEED, EPC, EPCM, and other project contractors.
• You have strong knowledge of project controls principles, including planning and scheduling, cost control,forecasting, earned value management (EVM), change management, risk management, and performance reporting.

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• You have professional designations such as PMP, CCP, PSP, AACE certifications, or equivalent, which areconsidered an asset.
• You have proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and project cost management systems.
• You have a strong understanding of EPC and EPCM project delivery models, contracting strategies, and contractor performance management.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• You will establish and maintain project controls processes, systems, and reporting frameworks for major capitalprojects from development and FEED through EPC execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• You will develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules in Primavera P6, incorporating engineering,procurement, construction, commissioning, regulatory, commercial, and project development activities.
• You will develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, commitments, contingencies,and estimate-at-completion assessments.
• You will apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and performance measurement techniques to assessproject progress, forecast outcomes, and identify emerging issues and trends.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Svante is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. All Svante employees share in the responsibility for assuring that, by our personal actions, the policies are effective. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay Equity Statement

Svante believes in pay equity, fairness and transparency, and so we include a salary range within the job posting. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

The actual salary offered to the final candidate is based on the salary range shown, and will vary depending on the candidate’s relative experience, qualifications, and anticipated level of performance. We assess all candidates individually and strive to offer competitive and equitable compensation packages.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that recognize employees for their performance and contributions. In addition to Base Pay, Svante provides comprehensive benefits to employees such as Restricted Share Units, Extended Health and Dental Plan, Retirement Saving Plan, free access to a Fitness Centre and more!