WSP

Project Controller

WSP$66K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-6 years of experience in project controls, project coordination, or project administration
  • Exposure to cost control, scheduling, or project reporting in engineering, infrastructure, or consulting environments
  • Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience is an asset
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn and grow within project controls
  • Degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows
  • Maintain and update project control systems, including cost tracking, scheduling, and reporting tools
  • Monitor project performance against baseline plans, identifying trends in cost, schedule, and progress
  • Contribute to variance analysis and support early identification of risks and opportunities
  • Assist with Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and performance reporting
  • Support contract administration activities, tracking scope changes and variations
  • Prepare clear, accurate project reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency

Benefits

  • Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • Global community of professionals facilitating idea exchange and mentorship
  • Opportunities for career growth tailored to individual ambitions
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • Commitment to shaping communities and advancing humanity
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

As a Project Controller, you'll play a key role in helping our teams deliver complex infrastructure and engineering projects across Canada. This opportunity is ideal for a junior to intermediate level career professional who enjoys bringing structure, insight, and clarity to evolving projects while building a strong foundation in project controls.

You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams, contributing to cost, schedule, and performance tracking that supports successful project outcomes and meaningful community impact.

#GlobalMining
Your Impact
  • Support the development and tracking of project budgets, forecasts, and cashflows to enable informed decision-making
  • Maintain and update project control systems, including cost tracking, scheduling, and reporting tools
  • Monitor project performance against baseline plans, identifying trends in cost, schedule, and progress
  • Contribute to variance analysis and support early identification of risks and opportunities
  • Assist with Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and performance reporting
  • Support contract administration activities, including tracking scope changes and variations
  • Prepare clear, accurate project reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency
The Skills That Set You Apart
  • 2-6 years of experience in project controls, project coordination, or project administration
  • Exposure to cost control, scheduling, or project reporting in engineering, infrastructure, or consulting environments
  • Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience is an asset
  • Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn and grow within project controls
  • Degree in engineering, business, finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP
Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $66,700 - $102,500
MB & ON: $60,900 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $60,300 - $97,200

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Work on meaningful projects, grow your expertise, and help shape communities across Canada - while building a career that's uniquely yours.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

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