Manager, Project Controls

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is expanding its Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice and seeking a seasoned Project Controls leader to drive schedule, cost, and risk management for large capital projects in Canada. The role emphasizes delivering clear, data-driven insights to Directors, executives, and sponsors, supporting proposals, and guiding project recovery efforts.

The ideal candidate holds 10+ years in project controls, a degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls for capital projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and risk analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Experience with financial forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the delivery of project controls services across schedule management, cost controls, forecasting, and project performance monitoring for complex capital projects.
• Apply deep expertise in schedule analysis, earned value management, cost tracking, and risk analysis to support engagements.
• Deliver data-driven presentations and insights to Directors, C-suite, and sponsors to support decisions and recovery initiatives.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and client deliverables, articulating project controls capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, finance, and project leadership to improve performance.
• Translate schedule, cost, and risk insights into actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead project review meetings and executive briefings with client and A&M leadership, covering delays, variances, trends, and risk mitigation.
• Identify schedule slippage and cost overruns early, recommending corrective actions to meet objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost control software

Risk analysis tools

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice is comprised of over 600 sector experts and specialized consultants across the Globe. We combine strategic and operational expertise with a deep technical knowledge to support developers, sponsors, lenders, and projects leader to select, structure, improve and execute Capital Projects in a more efficient and sustainable way.

We are expanding our Infrastructure & Capital Projects business and are searching for staff to support and be part of our Infra PMO in Canada.

How you will contribute

• Provide leadership in the delivery of project controls services, ensuring high-quality execution across schedule management, cost controls, forecasting, and project performance monitoring for complex capital projects.

• Apply deep expertise in schedule analysis, earned value management (EVM), cost tracking, and risk analysis to support A&M’s Infrastructure & Capital Projects (I&CP) engagements.

• Deliver clear, data-driven presentations and project performance insights to Directors, C-suite executives, and project sponsors to support strategic decision-making and project recovery initiatives.

• Support the preparation of technical proposals and client deliverables, articulating A&M’s project controls capabilities across capital project advisory, disputes, and project turnaround engagements.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders across engineering, construction, finance, and project leadership functions to improve project transparency and operational performance.

• Facilitate alignment across project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders by translating schedule, cost, and risk insights into actionable recommendations.

• Lead project review meetings and executive briefings with both client and A&M leadership, demonstrating strong command of schedule delays, cost variances, forecasting trends, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Proactively identify schedule slippage, cost overruns, and execution risks, anticipating corrective actions necessary to maintain project objectives and drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Finance.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls for capital projects.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, cost control software, and risk analysis tools.

• Strong leadership and analytical skills.

• Experience with financial forecasting and risk mitigation strategies.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project priorities.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the OntarioHuman Rights Code, theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources [e-mail] we would be pleased to assist you.

Thesalaryrange is $140,000- $180,000 CAD annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

This posting is for a newly created position.

While this position is primarily associated with our Oakville, Ontario office, A&M is open to qualified candidates located throughout Canada and the United States. Office location may be flexible based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and business needs.