OPEN: Project Controls Specialist

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 123,984 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in Oshawa is seeking a Project Controls Specialist. The role involves ensuring compliance with project controls standards, managing project status reports, and liaising with various departments. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in cost control, holds a degree in a related field, and possesses strong analytical thinking and communication skills. This position requires a detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related cost control experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for compliance of assigned projects with project controls standards.
• Assist in project set-up and estimating efforts.
• Create & maintain project status update and forecast reports.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Ability to Manage Priorities

Education

Quantitative, Engineering or Construction Management Degree

Job description

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

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

Job ID: 26-039

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Work Mode: 100% on Site

Hourly Range: $90 – $95

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.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CPUS Engineering employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment process to enhance efficiency and consistency. These tools may assist with activities such as application screening, candidate evaluation, and summarization of interview feedback.

AI-generated outputs are intended to supplement, not replace, human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers who exercise professional discretion in reviewing and assessing candidate information alongside any AI-generated insights.

CPUS Engineering ensures that the use of AI in recruitment complies with all applicable employment laws, human rights legislation, and privacy regulations. The organization is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process.