Project Control Manager

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a seasoned Project Controls Manager to coordinate controls across multidisciplinary ERI projects in the mining and industrial sectors. You will supervise budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and invoicing while interfacing with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes risk management, leadership, and adherence to standards, with travel to designated Canadian offices. The successful candidate will bring 20+ years of PM experience, a relevant engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in project management, including large and mega projects.
• ASP Construction card (occasional travel).
• Ability to travel to Saint-Constant twice per week.
• Bilingualism required (communication with English-speaking colleagues and clients).
• Expertise in managing expectations and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements for project quality and delivery.
• Knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6) and WBS structures.
• Proven leadership, with the ability to influence and prioritize in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical expertise, advise and propose solutions to complex technical problems.
• Oversee project controls for full multidisciplinary ERI projects of the EP/EPCM type with complex and/or collaborative contracting structures.
• Act as an interface with clients and our internal project controls team.
• Perform project management / project controls tasks (budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, invoicing, quality review of deliverables, etc.).
• Address quality and performance issues on projects, in collaboration with the department lead.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to support business development and responses to opportunities (bids).
• Coach, mentor and train junior staff.
• Ensure that project execution plans, financial forecasts, resource plans and schedules are prepared, managed and updated as required.
• Present operational information to management in a clear, concise and confident manner, with the goal of aligning them with WSP’s growth strategy.
• Lead WBS and project coding structures using Primavera P6 software with planners and project schedulers.
• Actively participate in risk management, including identifying, assessing and monitoring risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement appropriate measures and ensure traceability of changes and updates in dedicated tools.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team mentoring

Communication (English)

Travel readiness

Managing expectations

Planning tools

WBS structures

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or another relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

WBS structures

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

If you are looking to join a world-class team in the mining and industrial sector, while being part of a team firmly rooted in its community, join WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. The company’s expertise spans from conceptual and feasibility studies, through full detailed engineering in EPCM mode, to site closure and decommissioning.

The Project Controls Manager will coordinate all project controls activities and will be the main point of contact for their projects. This role is crucial to ensuring high-quality service, meeting overall project controls requirements and client expectations. This role is essential for the successful and efficient delivery of technical services, whether for small or large projects. The role provides technical expertise, and the candidate will act as a subject matter expert and will advise on project controls topics or during bid preparation. This position is located in one of our offices in Canada.

Your Impact

• Provide high-level technical expertise, advise and propose solutions to complex technical problems.
• Oversee project controls for full multidisciplinary ERI projects of the EP/EPCM type with complex and/or collaborative contracting structures.
• Act as an interface with clients and our internal project controls team.
• Perform project management / project controls tasks (budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, invoicing, quality review of deliverables, etc.).
• Address quality and performance issues on projects, in collaboration with the department lead.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to support business development and responses to opportunities (bids).
• Coach, mentor and train junior staff.
• Ensure that project execution plans, financial forecasts, resource plans and schedules are prepared, managed and updated as required.
• Present operational information to management in a clear, concise and confident manner, with the goal of aligning them with WSP’s growth strategy.
• Lead WBS and project coding structures using Primavera P6 software with planners and project schedulers.
• Actively participate in risk management, including identifying, assessing and monitoring risks, recommending mitigation strategies, and maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement appropriate measures and ensure traceability of changes and updates in dedicated tools.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in project management, including large and mega projects.
• ASP Construction card (occasional travel).
• Ability to travel to Saint-Constant twice per week.
• Bilingualism required (communication with English-speaking colleagues and clients).
• Expertise in managing expectations and delivering results in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements for project quality and delivery.
• Knowledge of planning tools (Primavera P6) and WBS structures.
• Proven leadership, with the ability to influence and prioritize in multidisciplinary environments.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NT & NU: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400

Atlantic provinces & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

Disclosure

The final salary offered for this position may differ from the range indicated above based on several factors, including: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range indicated in this job posting may be modified for business reasons.

Make your mark with WSP

If you are driven by purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .