WSP

Project Controls Analyst

WSP$77K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
  • 7-9 years of progressive experience in project controls or financial management within relevant sectors.
  • Experience with ecology, environmental assessments, permitting, archaeology, and natural resource projects.
  • Advanced skills in Oracle financial systems, Excel, forecasting methodologies, and variance reporting.
  • Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera P6, with experience in ERP systems viewed favorably.
  • Solid understanding of project lifecycle delivery, change management, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise between project managers, technical experts, and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of Ecology, EIA, and heritage projects by ensuring effective cost and schedule management.
  • Implement project controls processes to meet contractual, regulatory, and corporate standards.
  • Guide Project Managers in budgeting and forecasting, especially during performance variances.
  • Monitor project costs and schedules, proactively identifying risks and suggesting corrective actions.
  • Contribute to risk assessments, contingency planning, and strategies for recovery performance.
  • Develop project dashboards and management reports to aid in decision-making.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to validate project progress and financial forecasts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on projects that protect natural environments and support sustainable development.
  • Access to mentorship for professional growth and development in project controls.
  • Contribute to meaningful community and cultural heritage initiatives across British Columbia.
  • Engagement in multidisciplinary teamwork that enhances knowledge and skills.
  • Supportive work culture that values employee insights and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Play a key role in delivering Ecology, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and Heritage projects across British Columbia, helping clients navigate complex environmental, regulatory, and cultural resource challenges. As a Project Controls Analyst, you will support the successful delivery of environmental and heritage programs by strengthening cost control, forecasting, schedule performance, and project governance. Working alongside Project Managers, environmental scientists, ecologists, archaeologists, and heritage specialists, you will help drive project excellence while contributing to meaningful outcomes for communities, Indigenous Nations, clients, and the environment.

Your Impact
  • Support the delivery of Ecology, EIA, and heritage projects across British Columbia, ensuring effective financial and schedule performance.
  • Implement and maintain project controls processes aligned with contractual commitments, regulatory obligations, and corporate requirements.
  • Guide Project Managers through forecasting, budget management, and project rebaselining when performance variances arise.
  • Monitor project costs, schedules, accruals, and cash flow, proactively identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.
  • Contribute to project risk assessments, contingency planning, and performance recovery strategies.
  • Develop and maintain project dashboards, earned value metrics, and management reports that support informed decision-making.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to validate progress, scope, deliverables, and financial forecasts.
  • Mentor junior project controls professionals and help strengthen project controls capability across environmental project portfolios.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Diploma or degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
  • 7-9 years of progressive project controls, cost controls, or project financial management experience within consulting, engineering, environmental, or infrastructure environments.
  • Experience supporting ecology, environmental assessment, permitting, archaeology, heritage, or natural resource projects.
  • Advanced proficiency with Oracle financial systems, Excel, forecasting methodologies, and financial analysis, including variance reporting.
  • Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6, with ERP or project financial systems experience considered a strong asset.
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery, change management, risk management, and performance measurement.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, technical specialists, business leaders, and clients.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400- $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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?

Bring your expertise in project controls to projects that help protect natural environments, support sustainable development, and preserve cultural heritage. Join a team where your insight drives better project outcomes, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to a lasting impact on communities across British Columbia.

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.
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