Job Description

PMO & Project Controls Leader

Vancouver Island, BC 

In this role, you will:

• Head of PMO reports directly to the Director of Waterfront Delivery
• Lead a multidisciplinary Project Management Office of 30+ staff responsible for Planning, Estimating, Cost, Controls, Change Management, Risk, and Scheduling
• Directly support the VIC EDWP PM to ensure project is delivered to cost and schedule
• Coach and mentor staff, while establishing best practices for all positions within the Waterfront PMO fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Be responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling all projects within the Waterfront delivery portfolio
• Develop, implement, and govern the Waterfront Delivery departments project management processes, tools, templates, policies and metrics, which align with ourProject Management Framework
• Support Project Delivery Teams in identifying and mitigating risks and issues with the use of project performance measures
• Develop reporting dashboards and project performance against agreed performance measures
• Develop and maintain project schedules within portfolio
• Provide guidance and support to project managers within the Waterfront Delivery Department Lead business improvements in performance analysis and project control tools
• Oversee cost-based budget management and financial forecasting for the projects and PMO, ensuring robust financial governance and accountability

The ideal candidate brings:

• Masters (preferred) or Bachelors of Business Administration or Engineering with significant experience in Finance and Business or similar.
• 15+ years leadership experience, demonstrating a progressive increase in responsibility related to: project scale, complexity and financial value
• Expert level knowledge of project and change management, methodologies, techniques and processes.
• Expert level knowledge of project Planning, Change, Control, Cost, Risk, and Scheduling
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, including writing formal reports, and delivering presentations.
• Project Controls experience on projects or portfolio with values of $300m or greater
• PMP or PgMP highly desired.
• Eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

We support the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs:

• Contributions towards an employee’s physical and mental health
• Wellness days
• Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available
• Employer matching of employee retirement contribution
• Employee recognition and bonus programs
• Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues
• Relocation assistance for individuals and families

Core Principles Driving Our Success:

• Challenge the status quo, remain curious, and ask, “how might we?”
• When measuring success, focus on outcomes and positive impacts.
• Be kind to ourselves, each other, and the planet.
• Collaboration is key—Babcock employees are stronger together.
• Be courageous—show bravery, ambition, and determination.
• Everyone plays a vital role—own your responsibilities and deliver for success.