Project Control Specialist - PL#23809

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Canada is seeking a Project Control Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will support project planning and execution by developing and maintaining schedules, managing budgets, and analyzing performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in project controls. The role offers health and dental benefits, a pension matching program, and company incentives. Local candidates are preferred, but relocation may be considered for exceptional applicants.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Matching Program

Company Incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls within a technical, construction, or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks is an asset.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, utilities, or heavy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare project performance reports including earned value management.
• Identify schedule and cost risks.
• Support change management processes.

Skills

Project controls expertise

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Proficient in Primavera P6

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people, community, and cutting-edge technology to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Project Control Specialist to join our team.

The Project Controls Specialist will support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects by providing schedule, cost, and performance control services. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules and budgets, tracking progress, analyzing variances, forecasting project outcomes, and identifying risks and mitigation strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets and expenditures; support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare project performance reports including earned value management (EVM), progress tracking, and risk exposure.
• Work with procurement and contract teams to ensure vendor commitments align with project timelines and financial controls.
• Identify schedule and cost risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support change management processes by analyzing impacts of scope, schedule, or cost changes.
• Coordinate input from engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure consistent project control practices.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and lessons‑learned sessions.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, client requirements, and industry standards.

While the role is primarily based in Regina and local candidates are preferred, we are open to considering exceptional candidates willing to relocate for the right fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project controls within a technical, construction, or industrial setting.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, with experience building and editing schedules, working from templates, and developing fully linked schedules with dependencies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting data and insights to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks (EPC, FEL, stage‑gate processes) is an asset.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, utilities, or heavy industry preferred.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits.
• Pension Matching Program.
• Company Incentives.

We appreciate all applicants' interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wages are negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Global reference checks may be conducted after the interview process.

Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We acknowledge that the Peter Lucas head office is located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and the homeland of the Metis.

We recognize that our work, our lives and our communities extend beyond these borders, taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across what is now known as Canada.

As we live, work, and play in these diverse lands, we honor the deep histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In the spirit of Reconciliation and guided by our mission to elevate people and communities while driving innovation and sustainability, we are committed to building respectful relationships and shared success across this land we call home.