Full Job Description
Reporting to the Construction Manager / Project Director, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for providing cost control, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and change management leadership on advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, or life sciences projects.project
You as a Project Controls Manager will:
• Lead project forecasting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), earned value analysis, and variance reporting, while identifying risks and opportunities affecting project performance.
• Implementing an Earned Value Management (EVM)-based reporting system for assigned projects to measure actual project performance against a baseline (cost and schedule) and effectively communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for the preparation, submission, and presentation of cost reports and cash flow forecasts to the owner.
• Lead the project change management process, including establishing procedures in accordance with contractual requirements and managing the process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Responsible for the preparation, submission, and approval of progress billings, as well as the timely payment of subcontractor progress billings and vendor invoices.
• Responsible for creating a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) in collaboration with Project Managers and technical subject matter experts.
• Establishing and maintaining a CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) in accordance with contractual requirements and obtaining buy-in from internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Analyze processes, optimize them, and build systems to support those processes.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and traceability of project controls data within the systems in place.
• Preparation of effective ad hoc analyses based on internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Responsible for financial updates as part of the quarterly Internal Project Review (IPR) process.
Is this the right role for you?
• Have 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, project planning, or related disciplines within major construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Bring a post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Have experience developing forecasts, analyzing project performance, and providing meaningful insights that support effective project decision-making.
• Are comfortable working with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project performance measurement.
• Have a strong understanding of project change management and can effectively manage project controls processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Excel at building relationships and collaborating with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Enjoy working with data, identifying trends, and translating complex information into clear and actionable reports.
• Experience on large-scale or complex EPC, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail contribute to successful project outcomes.
• The salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $130,000 CAD
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