Project Controls Specialist

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Project Controls Specialist

Resume Due Date: Monday, April 13th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours

Location: CHQ (100% on Site)

Job Overview

• Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards.
• Assist in project set-up and estimating efforts to ensure continuity between project estimates and baselines.
• Liaise with external groups (Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Construction, etc.) to gain inputs into Project Controls reports.
• Create & maintain project status update reports, forecast reports & project dashboards; ensure timely issuance to internal & external stakeholders.
• Create & maintain customized reports or dashboards to adapt to evolving risks & project needs.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, ensuring cost & schedule alignment.
• Work closely with the onsite construction team for cost management support.
• Regularly conduct variance analysis to understand trends & other baseline deviations in support of rigorous change management; provide variance narratives & propose corrective actions or recovery plans.
• Prepare Earned Value Management KPIs to assess project performance.
• Assist in the creation & maintenance of tools & templates that ensure compliance with the processes outlined Project Controls plan & contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain a change log to track all internal & external changes and monitor progress through the change management process.
• Establish and maintain the CBS & control accounts in alignment with baseline budgets; ensure alignment between WBS & CBS.
• Proactively monitor forecasts to ensure timely closure of closed cost accounts.
• Ensure forecasts are updated timely & accurately; ensure forecasting is informed by performance KPIs & project trends.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts in alignment with the project schedule.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related cost control experience.
• Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Degree.
• Strong Team Collaboration Skills.
• Demonstrated Analytical & Adaptive Thinking.
• Detail Oriented Approach, Focused on Quality.
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Agility & Flexibility in a Dynamic Environment.
• Innovative Problem-Solving Skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.