Analyst, Project Controls

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage

Vacation policy

Parental benefits

Holidays and time off

Pension plan with company match

Employee discounts

Flexible work options

Job summary

RVA is seeking an Analyst, Project Controls to join the Project Control team in Toronto. This full-time permanent role supports Project Managers in delivering projects, tracking scope, budget, and schedule, and coordinating with clients and subconsultants.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of project controls experience on engineering projects (water/wastewater preferred), strong English communication, and advanced Excel with MS Project proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in project management, project coordination, and/or project controls of engineering projects preferably with water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• Aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven, advanced level Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the management and delivery of projects
• Track scope, budget, and schedule for projects
• Assist with internal processes related to agreements with clients as well as subconsultants
• Assist in Project Set-up, review in detail contract documents and agreements to be able to identify tasks/client requests that are within or out of scope.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, specifically the strategic financial and schedule components.
• Assist with the management of subconsultants including but not limited to their proposals, agreements, invoices, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop, track, and monitor budgets as well as provide forecasts on a regular basis.
• Support Project Managers with preparing and submitting monthly invoices, ensure invoicing is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop realistic baseline schedules and maintain these on a regular basis, providing justification where revisions are warranted.
• Assist project managers with organizing/planning meetings, attend meetings and assist with the preparation and distribution of agendas and meeting summaries.
• Assist project managers with the preparation and distribution of monthly progress reports.
• Set up and maintain document management systems and project storage folders both internal to the team as well as those shared with clients.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position

Skills

English communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time/budget management

Proposal writing

Client development

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA is seeking an Analyst, Project Controls to join their Project Control team in Toronto office. This is a full-time permanent position.

Duties:

• Support Project Managers in the management and delivery of projects
• Track scope, budget, and schedule for projects
• Assist with internal processes related to agreements with clients as well as subconsultants
• Assist in Project Set-up, review in detail contract documents and agreements to be able to identify tasks/client requests that are within or out of scope.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, specifically the strategic financial and schedule components.
• Assist with the management of subconsultants including but not limited to their proposals, agreements, invoices, schedules, and deliverables.
• Develop, track, and monitor budgets as well as provide forecasts on a regular basis.
• Support Project Managers with preparing and submitting monthly invoices, ensure invoicing is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop realistic baseline schedules and maintain these on a regular basis, providing justification where revisions are warranted.
• Assist project managers with organizing/planning meetings, attend meetings and assist with the preparation and distribution of agendas and meeting summaries.
• Assist project managers with the preparation and distribution of monthly progress reports.
• Set up and maintain document management systems and project storage folders both internal to the team as well as those shared with clients.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position

Qualifications:

• PMP certification would be an asset.
• Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management, project coordination, and/or project controls of engineering projects preferably with water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Must possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven, advanced level Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, team environment.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position is: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.