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Senior Project Manager – Controls & Governance
Job Description
Location: CHQ 1908 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa (Hybrid – 2 days remote)
- Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt, critical path) and cost structures (budgets, forecasts, Earned Value Management).
- Implement scope-control processes, change-control boards, and approval workflows.
- Monitor performance against baselines, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
- Lead project phases including Initiation, Definition, Execution, and Close-out.
- Prepare business case submissions, project charters, gate-package deliverables, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), risk registers, and communication/management plans.
- Manage full contract lifecycle: RFP preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, award, and administration.
- Ensure vendors comply with schedules, quality, safety, and payment terms.
- Manage change orders, claims, and contract close-outs.
- Design and maintain project dashboards tracking KPIs such as SPI, CPI, milestone attainment, change orders, and risk mitigation.
- Report weekly and monthly performance updates to senior management and the Board.
- Facilitate risk workshops, quantify risks, and maintain mitigation plans.
- Manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs effectively.
- Lead project status meetings with internal/external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and agencies.
- Chair pre- and post-award coordination meetings with designers, suppliers, contractors, and field teams.
- Ensure timely and clear communication of project scope, schedules, costs, and contractual obligations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- Post-graduate coursework in Project Management, Project Controls, or Business Economics preferred.
- PMI-PMP, AACE CCP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
- 6–8+ years managing large, multi-contract industrial projects (power generation or heavy industry).
- Proven expertise in project controls (EVM, cost forecasting, schedule management) and contract lifecycle management.
- Experience developing executive dashboards, scorecards, and KPI reporting.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, standards, quality assurance, and HSE compliance.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Christopher Malcovish
Sr. Recruiter / Account Manager
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Spirit Omega Staffing in Calgary, Alberta, I lead full-cycle recruitment for complex engineering and technology positions across multiple industries, with a strong emphasis on the oil and gas sector. With over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition and human resources, I bring a deep understanding of the unique workforce demands across sectors such as energy, biomedical, commercial property management, aerospace, and defense.
At Spirit Omega, I partner with hiring managers, C-suite leaders, and project stakeholders to deliver customized staffing solutions that align with business strategy and technical requirements. My expertise includes sourcing and securing high-caliber candidates for roles in software development, infrastructure, automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and project management. I maintain and optimize applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Avature, and ensure a seamless candidate experience from outreach through onboarding.
I also work closely with immigration teams and third-party vendors to support workforce mobility and compliance in both Canadian and U.S. markets. A SHRM-CP certified professional, I hold a BA and MS in Human Resources Management and Services from Southern New Hampshire University.
My mission at Spirit Omega is to build diverse, qualified talent pipelines that fuel innovation and performance across the industries shaping our future — from energy and infrastructure to advanced technology and defense — with a special focus on oil and gas-related engineering roles that are critical to operational success and long-term sustainability.