Senior EVM & COBRA Specialist

About Dokainish & Company 

Since 2011 Dokainish & Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services. 

We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results across numerous business functions. Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Project Controls, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges. 

We are a fast-growing organization, currently seeking a Senior EVM & COBRA Specialist to support the delivery of complex capital projects through rigorous cost and schedule performance management. 

Role Overview 

The Senior EVM & COBRA Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert in COBRA (Deltek), responsible for configuring, maintaining, and operating earned value management (EVM) systems on behalf of clients across capital-intensive sectors including energy, infrastructure, and government. This individual will work closely with project managers, schedulers, and client stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable project performance data. 

This is a full-time, non-remote position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

Key Responsibilities: 

COBRA System Configuration & Administration 

• Configure and maintain COBRA environments for active client engagements, including project setup, control account structures, and work authorization 

• Build and manage performance measurement baselines (PMBs) and manage baseline change control processes 

• Establish and maintain earned value measurement methods (0/100, 50/50, milestones, level of effort) aligned to project and client requirements 

• Perform time-phased budget distribution and manage budget at completion (BAC) integrity across project lifecycles 

Earned Value Management & Reporting 

• Calculate, validate, and report core EVM metrics: BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SV, CV, SPI, CPI, EAC, and TCPI 

• Develop and deliver monthly project performance reports (CPRs/IPMRs) for client and internal stakeholders 

• Identify performance trends, forecast variances, and support variance analysis narratives 

• Produce and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in coordination with project schedulers 

Integration & Data Management 

• Integrate COBRA with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and financial/ERP systems 

• Manage cost and schedule data imports, exports, and reconciliation to ensure consistency across platforms 

• Support implementation of COBRA at client sites, including data migration, training, and go-live support 

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on EVM best practices, COBRA configuration decisions, and project controls maturity 

• Present performance data and analysis to project owners, PMOs, and executive stakeholders 

• Support proposals and client engagements by contributing technical controls expertise and scoping COBRA-related workstreams 

Collaboration 

• Work closely with project managers, schedulers, and cost engineers to ensure integrated project controls delivery 

• Mentor junior analysts on EVM principles and COBRA operations 

• Contribute to internal knowledge development, methodology improvement, and toolset standardization 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 8+ years of professional project controls experience on capital projects 

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in project controls. 

• Hands-on, expert-level proficiency with COBRA (Deltek) — configuration, administration, and reporting (non-negotiable) 

• Deep knowledge of earned value management methodology (ANSI 748, EVMS) 

• Experience integrating COBRA with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project 

• Proven ability to produce and present CPRs, IPMRs, and related performance deliverables 

• Strong understanding of capital project lifecycle, cost account structures, and change control processes 

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, utilities, government, or industrial sectors preferred 

• Proficiency with Excel for data analysis and reporting; Power BI or similar an asset 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical controls data for executive audiences 

• PMP, PMI-SP, or EVP certification is an asset 

Working Arrangements 

• Must be based in Toronto, Ontario, or willing to relocate. 

• This is a full-time, non-remote position based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 

• Legally eligible to work in Canada. 

Note: This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required. 
 

If you believe your skillset, drive, qualifications, and experience is a match, we welcome your application and can’t wait to hear from you.  

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Dokainish & Company. Please note only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted. 

Notes:
VACANCY STATUS: This posting is for a new position.
AI USAGE: This organization does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this particular open position. All applications are personally reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team.
 

Dokainish & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status, or any other protected status required by applicable law.  

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Dokainish & Company AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.