Project Controls Analyst

WSP in Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Project Control Analyst to join our Project Services – Project Cost Control team in one of our offices (Terrace, Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria). You will drive project performance by tracking costs, progress and schedules to support proactive decision‑making.

Apply EVM principles, prepare forecasts, perform variance analysis, and assist with change management. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project control on engineering or heavy industrial projects and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project control or cost control.
• Experience working on engineering projects is mandatory.
• Experience in heavy industrial projects is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its indicators (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI).
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, baselines, and variance analysis concepts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, tracking tables, modeling).
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, InEight, or similar tools (an asset).
• Ability to work on complex and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong rigor, analytical mindset, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• The candidate may be required to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control including budgets, committed costs, and forecast at completion.
• Apply Earned Value Management to measure performance.
• Analyze progress and its impact on costs and schedules.
• Prepare periodic forecasts with project managers.
• Produce integrated cost, schedule, progress analyses and identify risks.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support change management affecting costs and schedules.
• Ensure data quality and traceability in project systems.
• Collaborate with planners to align cost data with schedules.
• Participate in project reviews and performance discussions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools and standards.
• Support junior and intermediate PCOs.

Skills

EVM knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Primavera P6

Power BI

InEight

Engineering projects

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

InEight

Job description

Job Description

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

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

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

Your impact starts here

WSP is looking for a Project Control Analyst to join its Project Services – Project Cost Control group, in one of our offices in Terrace, Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria.

In this role, you will play a key part in driving project performance by ensuring integrated tracking of costs, progress, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project managers, planners, technical teams, and other members of Project Services to support structured, proactive, and performance-driven decision-making.

Your Impact

• Ensure project cost control (budgets, committed costs, forecast at completion).
• Implement and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure actual project performance.
• Analyze physical progress of work and assess its impact on costs and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain periodic forecasts (EAC / ETC) in collaboration with project managers.
• Produce integrated performance analyses (cost, schedule, progress) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform variance analysis against baselines and recommend corrective actions.
• Support change management processes (impact assessment on costs and schedule).
• Ensure quality, consistency, and traceability of project control data in the systems in place.
• Collaborate with planners to ensure alignment between cost data and schedules.
• Actively participate in project review meetings and contribute to performance discussions.
• Apply WSP project control frameworks, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, methods, and standards within the Cost Control group.
• Support and collaborate with junior and intermediate PCOs within the Project Services team.

Success Indicators

• Reliability of forecasts and performance indicators.
• Quality of EVM analyses and recommendations.
• Ability to quickly detect cost or schedule deviations.
• Effective collaboration with project teams.
• Positive contribution to overall project performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety.

The skills that set you apart

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project control or project cost control.
• Experience working on engineering projects is mandatory.
• Experience in heavy industrial projects is a strong asset.
• Required knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its indicators (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI).
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, baselines, and variance analysis concepts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, tracking tables, modeling).
• Knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, InEight, or similar tools (an asset).
• Ability to work on complex and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong rigor, analytical mindset, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• The candidate may be required to travel occasionally.

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.
• Limitlessopportunities 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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89 800 – 118 900

MB & ON: $81 900 – 112 800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81 100 – 107 700

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.

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 .