Project Controller

Poutrix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Design Project Control Professional to join the Mobility Global Business Area in Canada. You will drive cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and earned value across major capital projects with strong financial oversight.

You will implement project cost systems, manage invoicing and cash flow, and develop KPI structures while mentoring cost controllers and ensuring governance and collaboration across design, delivery, and controls teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering or construction management or similar.
• 5-8 years' experience in cost management on large infrastructure projects.
• Membership in PQS / MRICS / MCIOB preferred.
• Experience in a design & engineering consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP and advanced Excel; Power BI/Smartsheet a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to cost, risk and performance data.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and stakeholder skills.
• Knowledge of EVM, change control, risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost systems (Oracle/Unifier) and ensure data integrity.
• Lead cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and change control across projects.
• Prepare financial reports for month‑end and year‑end closes and reviews.
• Oversee invoicing, payments, cash flow, AR/AP, and cost classification.
• Develop commercial frameworks, KPIs, and governance for major projects.
• Mentor cost controllers and promote best practice across teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

NEC / contract knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering or construction management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

Acumen Risk

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is currently seeking a Design Project Control Professional to join the Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Canada. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in leading the cost management function on major projects within the Design & Engineering sector, providing commercial and project controls leadership across the design phase of major capital projects. The position is focused on ensuring accurate cost reporting, forecasting, budget management, and estimates to complete, while supporting informed decision-making and the successful delivery of complex capital programmes through strong financial oversight, governance, analysis, and reporting.

Role accountabilities

In this role, you will establish and maintain project cost systems such as Oracle and Unifier, ensuring they are accurately configured and that cost data remains robust and reliable throughout the project lifecycle. You will oversee timesheet systems, labour cost allocation, and compliance with reporting requirements, while also preparing, analyzing, and presenting KPI metrics, dashboards, and Earned Value (EV) indicators for management review. You will play a key role in facilitating monthly cost and value analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting to support informed project and commercial decision‑making.

You will also be responsible for managing invoicing, payments, and cash flow processes, including the verification and processing of invoices and the monitoring of accounts receivable and payable. As part of the wider financial management function, you will ensure accurate cost classification and prepare financial reports to support month‑end and year‑end close activities. In addition, you will assist in preparing cost estimates for minor scopes of work and variations, ensuring these are ready for review and approval.

A key aspect of the role will involve maintaining complete and well‑organized commercial records, including contracts, change orders, and all relevant supporting documentation. You will identify and help resolve project controls issues, working collaboratively with the wider project controls team to recommend practical solutions. In supporting the setup of major projects, you will contribute to the development of sub‑consultancy agreements, commercial processes, management plans, reporting frameworks, and KPI structures, helping to ensure a strong commercial foundation from project inception.

Within a major project or program environment, you will work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Lead to provide leadership across all aspects of cost management. You will collaborate with the broader project team on commercial matters to ensure alignment across design, delivery, and controls functions, while also mentoring cost controllers and promoting consistent application of project controls procedures. Drawing on your knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or other standard forms of contract, you will help ensure compliance and project success, while also contributing to the Performance Excellence Group, championing best‑practice commercial management and continuous improvement. As with all roles, you will undertake any additional duties required by your Line Manager or Arcadis, while maintaining full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering or construction management, or similar
• 5-8 years’ experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls on large infrastructure projects (Marine projects preferred)
• Membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g. PQS, MRICS, MCIOB) is preferred
• Prove experience working within a design and engineering consultancy environment
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP or similar financial systems, and advanced Excel; experience with Power BI, Smartsheet or similar tools is an asset
• Strong analytical skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy in assessing cost, risk, and performance data
• Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment, demonstrating excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
• Working knowledge with Earned Value Management (EVM), change control, and risk management frameworks, and their application across complex projects
• Working understanding of the use of risk tools such as Acumen Risk is beneficial

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $109,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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