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Project Controls Analyst - Temporary 18 months

WSP Thornhill, ON senior temporary

Salary

$81,100 – $118,900 per year

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst to support the successful delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 18 months.

In this role, you will be responsible for the financial and operational management of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contract Administrators, and Sub-Consultants. You will play a key role in ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and aligned with business objectives through effective project controls, cost management, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Plan and coordinate functional portfolio reviews and support project governance requirements.
  • Implement and maintain project controls processes and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain baseline budgets, forecasts, and work breakdown structures.
  • Monitor project performance by tracking key metrics.
  • Analyze project trends and assess the impacts of scope changes.
  • Identify, communicate, document, and support the resolution of deviations from project plans.
  • Act as a liaison between Project Accounting, Project Controls, and project delivery teams.
  • Support the financial health of projects through cost control, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.
  • Organize billing drafts, compile monthly invoices, and coordinate approvals and payment follow-ups.
  • Manage sub-consultant invoicing and receivables.
  • Prepare and coordinate monthly progress reports, financial reports, and executive-level project status updates.
  • Support the development of project plans, schedules, cost plans, quality plans, and change management plans.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, or a related field.
  • Previous experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, planning, or consulting projects is considered a strong asset.
  • Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management, and financial reporting.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project is considered an asset.

Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900
  • MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
  • NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Skills

Required

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Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97116

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