We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
The Project Controller supports the Project Manager throughout turnaround and major outage activities by providing real-time cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. This role is responsible for maintaining and updating an Excel-based cost control model that integrates SAP actuals, contractor Labor, Equipment and Material (LEM) data, and schedule progress to accurately track costs against budget and forecast final project costs.
The successful candidate will validate contractor costs, monitor spending trends, track workforce performance, and align cost reporting with schedule progress. The Project Controller plays a key role in identifying cost risks, supporting decision-making, and ensuring effective financial management throughout the outage lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update project cost control models and reporting tools.
- Track actual costs against approved budgets and purchase orders.
- Develop and maintain forecast-at-completion cost projections.
- Collect, review, and validate contractor LEM submissions for accuracy and alignment with approved scope and schedule.
- Perform cost tracking and data entry for contractor timesheets and labour records.
- Monitor workforce counts and generate productivity and burn-rate reporting.
- Analyze spending trends and identify potential cost overruns or financial risks.
- Reconcile SAP cost data with contractor records and project forecasts.
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for project management and stakeholders.
- Compile and incorporate safety metrics and operational statistics provided by project teams.
- Participate in daily turnaround and project coordination meetings.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Schedulers, Planners, Contractors, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Communicate expectations and requirements related to timesheet and cost submissions with vendors and contractors.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Complex formulas
- Pivot tables
- Data reconciliation
- Dashboards and reporting tools
- Strong SAP experience (required).
- Strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ability to manage large volumes of cost, labour, and schedule data.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
Project Details
Cenovus / Meridian Cogen Turnaround & Major Outage Program
Cenovus and Meridian Cogen will be executing major outage and turnaround activities in 2027 and 2028. We are currently building the project team to support planning, execution, and closeout activities.
Project Timeline
September to October 2026
Full-time project alignment and planning activities, including time on site in Lloydminster
Part-time support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote)
Full-time outage execution support (40+ hours per week, on site in Lloydminster)
Part-time support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote)
Full-time outage execution support (40+ hours per week, on site in Lloydminster)
Part-time project closeout support (approximately 10-20 hours per week, remote)
