Manager, Project Controls

WSP

Toronto

On-site

CAD 134,600 - 184,600

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering and advisory firm in Toronto seeks a Project Controls Manager. This role involves leading project controls across major Rail & Transit programs, ensuring financial discipline, schedule certainty, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project controls within complex infrastructure settings. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $134,600 to $184,600 for Ontario, and promotes an inclusive work environment. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive experience in Project Controls Manager or Project Controls Lead roles.
Proven experience delivering major, multidisciplinary, complex infrastructure projects.
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead project controls functions across Rail & Transit programs.
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Prepare and present operational reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Financial Reporting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in project management, finance, business, or a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Project Cost Estimating Tools

Job description

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

As a Project Controls Manager within our Transportation Systems – Rail & Transit team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping some of Canada’s most complex and transformative infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Director, Project Controls, you will lead project controls excellence across major rail and transit programs—driving financial discipline, schedule certainty, risk visibility, and informed decision‑making that enables successful delivery.

Your Impact

Lead project controls functions across major, complex Rail & Transit programs, ensuring cost, schedule, and scope alignment
Establish strong project governance and act as a trusted interface between clients, project teams, and internal Project Controls leadership
Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, earned value management, and financial reporting with accuracy and insight
Develop, manage, and maintain baseline budgets, schedules, and work breakdown structures to control hours and expenditures
Identify risks, opportunities, and deviations early, proposing practical mitigation and recovery strategies
Lead WBS and project coding structures in Primavera P6, collaborating closely with planners and schedulers
Prepare and present clear, concise operational reporting to senior and executive leadership to support strategic decision‑making
Review and approve client billings, track payments, and oversee sub‑consultant financial performance

The Skills That Set You Apart

10+ years of progressive experience in Project Controls Manager or Project Controls Lead roles
Proven experience delivering major, multidisciplinary, complex infrastructure projects, ideally within Rail & Transit
Post‑secondary diploma or degree in project management, finance, business, or a related field
Advanced expertise in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and project cost estimating tools
Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insight
Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, balancing multiple priorities amid change and ambiguity

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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

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.

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