Construction Project Analyst Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

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Description

AFL is a global leader in fiber optics, providing integrated solutions in engineering, construction, installation, and repair services for broadband networks. Known for its innovation, AFL began in 1984 with a single product and has grown into a billion-dollar company serving telecom, oil and gas, and utilities markets worldwide.

AFL is committed to environmental responsibility, employee well-being, and community engagement through grants, service projects, and sustainability initiatives. Backed by Fujikura Ltd, a $6 billion company with over 128 years of innovation, AFL offers a culture of collaboration, growth, and stability with operations across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

We are currently seeking a full-time sharp Project Analys
t to drive financial success across our large-scale civil and underground telecom projects.

The Project Analyst – Construction supports large-scale civil and underground infrastructure projects by providing cost control, budget management, forecasting, and performance analytics. This role partners closely with Construction, Engineering, PMO, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to ensure projects are financially controlled, accurately reported, and aligned with contractual and operational targets.

The Project Analyst plays a key role in fixed-price and unit-rate projects, supporting earned value tracking, change management, subcontractor cost analysis, and margin performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

Develop and maintain project budgets based on approved rate cards, engineering quantities, and subcontractor pricing

Track actual costs vs budget, identifying variances and forecasting final project outcomes

Support revenue recognition for fixed-price and unit-rate contracts in alignment with accounting policies

Monitor gross margin performance and flag risks impacting profitability

Cost Control & Analysis

Analyze subcontractor costs, EWOs, change orders, and non-billable exposure

Validate unit costs, production rates, and productivity trends across drilling, pathways, aerial, and underground scopes

Support COGS analysis, accruals, and cost true ups in partnership with Finance

Identify cost recovery opportunities and margin improvement initiatives

Forecasting & Reporting

Prepare monthly forecasts, cash flow projections, and completion estimates

Produce executive-level dashboards and reports summarizing cost, revenue, and schedule performance

Support internal and external audits by providing clear financial narratives and reconciliations

Assist with client billing validation and service-order reconciliation

Operational & PMO Support

Partner with Project Managers and Construction leads to align field progress with financial reporting

Support risk and opportunity tracking related to design changes, constructability, and client delivery models

Assist with contract reviews related to rate cards, unit pricing, and scope assumptions

Contribute to process improvements for budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field

3–7 years' experience in civil construction, utilities, telecom, or infrastructure projects

Strong understanding of fixed-price and unit-rate contract models

Advanced Excel skills (cost models, pivots, variance analysis)

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Great Plains, Solomon, Vista, or similar)

Preferred Experience

Experience in telecom / fiber / underground civil construction

Familiarity with engineering quantities, IFC designs, and production metrics

Exposure to EWOs, change orders, and subcontractor billing

Knowledge of revenue recognition and project accounting

Power BI or dashboarding experience is an asset

Why AFL? AFL is a global leader in the telecommunications industry, providing cutting-edge network technology and solutions to customers around the world. At AFL, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, recognizing that our team members’ unique contributions help us provide superior service and create better solutions. We provide best-in-class training to ensure you have everything you…


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