10+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, or related fields in major construction or industrial projects.
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance measurement.
Strong understanding of project change management processes.
Proven ability to analyze project performance and provide actionable insights.
Excellent relationship-building skills with stakeholders and project teams.
Experience with large-scale EPC or infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Lead project forecasting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and variance reporting.
Implement an Earned Value Management (EVM)-based reporting system for performance measurement.
Prepare and present cost reports and cash flow forecasts to stakeholders.
Manage the project change management process throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee progress billings and ensure timely payments to subcontractors and vendors.
Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in collaboration with project teams.
Establish and maintain a Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in line with contractual requirements.
Benefits
Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation package.
Commitment to inclusion and respect for diversity.
Full Job Description
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.
Must be able to work on site in Port Colborne, Ontario
The salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $200,000 CAD
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
About EllisDon
EllisDon is a world-leading construction and building services company that completes in excess of $4 billion worth of contracts annually, in every market sector and across the globe. Over the last 65 years, they have grown from being a general contractor to a multi-faceted company that can deliver any aspect of a project.
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