One of our clients, a major oil and gas company has tasked us with identifying an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support major upstream projects in Alberta. This role is offered as a 1‑year contract with a high likelihood of extension, working on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation from either Edmonton or Calgary, with travel arranged to the project sites. The candidate will support both regulated and non‑regulated scopes and collaborate with teams distributed across Canada.
Role OverviewThe Project Controls Specialist (PCS) is responsible for leading and implementing integrated project controls practices across cost, schedule, progress, productivity, and change management. The PCS sets control baselines, establishes reporting structures, ensures effective progress measurement, and drives early identification of risks, trends, opportunities, and deviations. Close collaboration with Project Managers, Planners/Schedulers, Cost Estimators, Finance, Contractors, and various internal stakeholders is required to ensure accurate and insightful performance management.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesLead Client and Contractor teams in establishing project controls foundations, including baselines, progress measurement systems, and integrated reporting structures.Deliver full-spectrum project controls analysis: forecasting, progress, budgeting, change management, and monthly/quarterly stewardship reporting.Maintain oversight of change control and ensure approved changes are properly incorporated into reporting.Identify risks, opportunities, schedule deviations, cost variances, underruns/overruns, and support corrective or recovery plan development.Collaborate closely with project managers, finance teams, planners/schedulers, estimators, and contractors.Support regulated and non‑regulated reporting requirements through timely, accurate data.
Other ResponsibilitiesSteward Contractor project controls organizations, evaluating adequacy of tools, measurement systems, and reporting practices.Review and validate Contractor baselines, forecasts, and progress measurement systems.Support development of corrective actions and verify implementation.Review Contractor change proposals and evaluate cost/schedule impacts.Ensure all project controls activities comply with Project Coordination Procedures.Monitor Contractor performance versus baselines and help identify emerging issues.Conduct trend analysis and forecasting to support decision making.Support Gate Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding, and stewardship milestones.Participate in contract bid evaluations focusing on controls system readiness.Interface with Controllers on AFEs, budgets, invoices, and Work‑In‑Place.Support Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules.Provide high-quality data for benchmarking, analytics, and tool development.Support project close-out and Lessons Learned activities.Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from the Project Management Team.
Skills & Qualifications15+ years of experience in project controls supporting major capital projects.Strong background in integrated project controls (cost, schedule, progress, change management combined).Upstream experience (mining or in‑situ) preferred.Experience mentoring or supporting other project controls professionals.Ability to work effectively with teams across multiple locations/sites.Strong proficiency with project controls methodologies, systems, and reporting frameworks.Competency with Primavera P6 (basic to advanced).Strong influencing, consulting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.Ability to navigate diverse stakeholder groups and broker solutions.Highly adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage cross-functional workflows.
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One of our clients, a major oil and gas company has tasked us with identifying an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support major upstream projects in Alberta. This role is offered as a 1‑year contract with a high likelihood of extension, working on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation from either Edmonton or Calgary, with travel arranged to the project sites. The candidate will support both regulated and non‑regulated scopes and collaborate with teams distributed across Canada.
Role OverviewThe Project Controls Specialist (PCS) is responsible for leading and implementing integrated project controls practices across cost, schedule, progress, productivity, and change management. The PCS sets control baselines, establishes reporting structures, ensures effective progress measurement, and drives early identification of risks, trends, opportunities, and deviations. Close collaboration with Project Managers, Planners/Schedulers, Cost Estimators, Finance, Contractors, and various internal stakeholders is required to ensure accurate and insightful performance management.
Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesLead Client and Contractor teams in establishing project controls foundations, including baselines, progress measurement systems, and integrated reporting structures.Deliver full-spectrum project controls analysis: forecasting, progress, budgeting, change management, and monthly/quarterly stewardship reporting.Maintain oversight of change control and ensure approved changes are properly incorporated into reporting.Identify risks, opportunities, schedule deviations, cost variances, underruns/overruns, and support corrective or recovery plan development.Collaborate closely with project managers, finance teams, planners/schedulers, estimators, and contractors.Support regulated and non‑regulated reporting requirements through timely, accurate data.
Other ResponsibilitiesSteward Contractor project controls organizations, evaluating adequacy of tools, measurement systems, and reporting practices.Review and validate Contractor baselines, forecasts, and progress measurement systems.Support development of corrective actions and verify implementation.Review Contractor change proposals and evaluate cost/schedule impacts.Ensure all project controls activities comply with Project Coordination Procedures.Monitor Contractor performance versus baselines and help identify emerging issues.Conduct trend analysis and forecasting to support decision making.Support Gate Reviews, Advance Commitment, Full Funding, and stewardship milestones.Participate in contract bid evaluations focusing on controls system readiness.Interface with Controllers on AFEs, budgets, invoices, and Work‑In‑Place.Support Contract Price Budgets and Contract Control Schedules.Provide high-quality data for benchmarking, analytics, and tool development.Support project close-out and Lessons Learned activities.Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from the Project Management Team.
Skills & Qualifications15+ years of experience in project controls supporting major capital projects.Strong background in integrated project controls (cost, schedule, progress, change management combined).Upstream experience (mining or in‑situ) preferred.Experience mentoring or supporting other project controls professionals.Ability to work effectively with teams across multiple locations/sites.Strong proficiency with project controls methodologies, systems, and reporting frameworks.Competency with Primavera P6 (basic to advanced).Strong influencing, consulting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.Ability to navigate diverse stakeholder groups and broker solutions.Highly adaptable and capable of managing changing priorities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage cross-functional workflows.
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We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist (Contract) to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team, supporting commercial and legal contract excellence across Company’s portfolio of existing and new assets.
This role will play a critical part in the review, optimization, drafting, and administration of commercial agreements, ensuring alignment, consistency, and value creation across the organization.
ResponsibilitiesLead commercial and Terms & Conditions review for existing and new agreements, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for standardization and optimization across Company assets.Perform comparison, analysis, and summarization of contractual terms across multiple agreements and asset portfolios to support decision‑making and negotiation strategies.Draft, review, and issue new and amended Master Agreements, incorporating optimized commercial and legal terms and conditions aligned with Company standards and risk tolerance.Collaborate with Legal, SCM, Operations, and Business Unit stakeholders to ensure agreements reflect business requirements while protecting Company’s commercial interests.Support negotiations related to commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual risk allocation.Maintain ownership and administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, and close‑out.Administer existing and new agreements within GEP and Maximo, ensuring data accuracy, document integrity, and compliance with SCM policies and governance requirements.Ensure all contract activities are executed in accordance with Company’s SCM policies, standards, and delegated authorities.Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contractual interpretation, obligations, and compliance.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to contract templates, processes, and systems.
QualificationsRelated post‑secondary education in business, supply chain management, law, or a related discipline.10+ years of progressive experience in contracts management, supply chain, or commercial roles within industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments.Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal terms & conditions, including Master Service Agreements.Demonstrated ability to analyze and compare complex contractual language across multiple agreements and assets.High attention to detail with the ability to summarize and communicate key contractual risks and commercial impacts clearly.Proven ability to work collaboratively with Legal, Operations, and Business Unit stakeholders.Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience administering contracts within GEP and Maximo is a strong asset.Advanced analytical and documentation skills; proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and digital tools (including Copilot) is considered an asset.Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas environments is preferred.
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist (Contract) to join our Supply Chain Management (SCM) team, supporting commercial and legal contract excellence across Company’s portfolio of existing and new assets.
This role will play a critical part in the review, optimization, drafting, and administration of commercial agreements, ensuring alignment, consistency, and value creation across the organization.
ResponsibilitiesLead commercial and Terms & Conditions review for existing and new agreements, identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for standardization and optimization across Company assets.Perform comparison, analysis, and summarization of contractual terms across multiple agreements and asset portfolios to support decision‑making and negotiation strategies.Draft, review, and issue new and amended Master Agreements, incorporating optimized commercial and legal terms and conditions aligned with Company standards and risk tolerance.Collaborate with Legal, SCM, Operations, and Business Unit stakeholders to ensure agreements reflect business requirements while protecting Company’s commercial interests.Support negotiations related to commercial terms, pricing structures, and contractual risk allocation.Maintain ownership and administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, and close‑out.Administer existing and new agreements within GEP and Maximo, ensuring data accuracy, document integrity, and compliance with SCM policies and governance requirements.Ensure all contract activities are executed in accordance with Company’s SCM policies, standards, and delegated authorities.Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contractual interpretation, obligations, and compliance.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to contract templates, processes, and systems.
QualificationsRelated post‑secondary education in business, supply chain management, law, or a related discipline.10+ years of progressive experience in contracts management, supply chain, or commercial roles within industrial, energy, or infrastructure environments.Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts and legal terms & conditions, including Master Service Agreements.Demonstrated ability to analyze and compare complex contractual language across multiple agreements and assets.High attention to detail with the ability to summarize and communicate key contractual risks and commercial impacts clearly.Proven ability to work collaboratively with Legal, Operations, and Business Unit stakeholders.Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Experience administering contracts within GEP and Maximo is a strong asset.Advanced analytical and documentation skills; proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and digital tools (including Copilot) is considered an asset.Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil and gas environments is preferred.
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
Airswift is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 6-months contract. The Senior Contracts Manager will play a key role in developing and maintaining a collaborative working relationship with the FEED Contractor to support successful outcomes for both the project team and the contractor. The role will oversee additional supporting contracts that interface with the FEED scope and contribute as an integral member of the EPCM RFP team.A strong HSSE leadership mindset—demonstrating passion, expertise, and commitment to achieving industry‑leading safety performance—is essential. Effective and transparent contract management will be critical to delivering expected performance, ensuring full compliance, and maintaining open communication between all parties.This position is fully integrated within both the Supply Chain and Project Management teams.Special ChallengesManaging a high-volume workload within a fast-paced project environmentInfluencing and collaborating with a world-class FEED ContractorSeamlessly interfacing with project and construction management teamsSupporting the delivery of FEED work and FEED subcontractorsRepresenting the project’s FEED scope to external stakeholders through strong contract knowledgeDemonstrating self-motivation, resilience, and high performanceOperating within a large-scale, fast-paced mega-project environment striving for top-quartile HSSE and Contracting & Procurement performance, leveraging global standards, tools, and best practices developed by the Joint Venture ParticipantsSkills & RequirementsExtensive experience in contracting roles on major capital projectsStrong preference for candidates with excellent relationship-building abilities, proven leadership in contractor management, and experience working on major Canadian projectsDemonstrated knowledge, capability, and competence in the following areas:Commercial, Technical & Interpersonal CompetenciesMinimum of 10 years of Contracting & Procurement experience (less may be considered depending on compensation alignment)Proficiency with contracting and procurement processes and toolsKnowledge of materials management and logistics within a project environmentExpertise in project contract management and governanceStrong commercial acumen, including proven negotiation skills and achievement of significant contract value improvementsExperience managing internal and external stakeholdersStrong communication skills across all organizational levelsKnowledge of pipeline facilities construction and contracting (asset)Ability to develop creative, innovative solutions; proactive and self-driven with a track record of meeting project demandsUnderstanding of effective local content strategies and applicationExperience working in mega-project environmentsAbility to navigate complex strategic, technical, legal, financial, taxation, and commercial issues
