Job Title: Project Controls Specialist

Location: Hybrid – Toronto, ON

Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)

Hours: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to join our team on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, this intermediate-level position plays a key role in managing and tracking project costs for assigned portfolios. You will develop and maintain cost baselines, track cost performance, manage changes, and provide in-depth analysis to ensure timely and accurate project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost baselines, integrating control accounts, WBS, and CBS for accurate reporting.
• Assign appropriate cost codes to contracts and allocate commitments accordingly.
• Monitor project contingencies and manage drawdown calculations.
• Collaborate with schedulers to generate time-phased cost data and cost curves.
• Track and analyze project costs, commitments, invoices, and resource expenditures.
• Ensure accurate capture and reporting of all cost components: baseline, forecast, commitments, and actuals.
• Evaluate project changes for cost and schedule impacts; update EAC and FAC based on forecast adjustments.
• Support capital budgeting activities for major projects.
• Prepare project dashboards, cost reports, and perform variance analysis.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and accessible work environment, adhering to AODA and OHRC requirements.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in project controls and cost management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage and report on budgets, forecasts, and project changes.
• Understanding of project scheduling and cash flow alignment.
• Proficient with cost control software (e.g., Contruent PRISM, EcoSys, Unifier, Cobra).
• Competent in Microsoft Office and related technology tools.

Education

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Professional certifications (PMP, AACE) are considered strong assets.

Additional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of project controls principles and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret project documentation including Business Cases, Project Charters, and Management Plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.