Cost Controller

WSP; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Cost Controller in Quebec to oversee cost control for major projects in the Energy, Resources and Industry sector. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring financial governance. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience and strong skills in analysis and team leadership. This role offers competitive pay and flexible work options, with an emphasis on collaborative culture and safety compliance.

Benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost control, including at least 5 years in major projects.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience in mentoring and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities for nuclear infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates.
• Monitor project performance against forecasts.

Skills

Cost control

Excel

Bilingualism

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

15 years in cost control

Tools

InEight

PowerBI

Primavera P6

Job description

WSP is looking for a Cost Controller for one of our offices located in the province of Quebec to support major projects in our ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector.This role is crucial for maintaining strong financial governance, accurate forecasting, and alignment with funding and gated approval processes. The Cost Controller will collaborate closely with project managers, the PMO, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure high-quality cost performance and reporting.

Why choose WSP?

• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will lead cost control activities for nuclear infrastructure projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• You will develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and support change control processes.
• You will implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and change management.
• You will monitor project performance against forecasts and produce reports for project leadership.
• You will ensure approved funding for expenditures and the accurate recording of all project costs.
• You will define, develop, and document multiple dependent or independent budgets.
• You will approve changes to baseline estimates and forecasted performance.
• You will identify and resolve deviations from the plan, including potential future impacts.
• You will plan staffing and project hours to ensure resource alignment.
• You will conduct periodic reevaluations of scope, cost, and schedule.
• You will evaluate total project cost status and provide accurate forecasts.
• You will manage client expectations and coach others in effective negotiation.
• You will lead and mentor junior and intermediate cost controllers.
• You will support the development of cost control systems, tools, and processes.
• You will keep track of change logs and supervise the change order process.
• You will ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled within assigned budgets.

Measures of Success

• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety.
• Meeting targets and deadlines independently and resourcefully.
• Fostering a positive team environment through effective communication and ownership.
• Building and maintaining WSP’s brand and reputation both internally and externally.
• Supporting succession planning and performance development.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost control, including at least 5 years in major projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Experience with InEight, PowerBI, and Primavera P6 (an asset).
• Construction Site Safety Training, (the candidate will occasionally travel).
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and leading teams.
• Motivated self-starter with sharp attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.
• Bilingualism is required as the individual will participate in national initiatives that involve communication with English- and French-speaking colleagues.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 76729
• Posting Date 12/05/2025, 06:19 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.