Project Controls Analyst - Michels Canada

Michels Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Canada is seeking a Project Controls Analyst in Toronto, ON to join our growing team. You will manage budgets, cost reporting and forecasting, change management, and project performance reporting for construction projects.

Responsibilities include establishing WBS and CBS, producing progress scorecards, verifying daily timesheet coding, and supporting procurement invoices. Strong communication and on-site flexibility are essential for success across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls within construction and oil & gas sectors.
• Engineering technology diploma or degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong background in cost control and forecasting.
• Proven ability to generate detailed progress and cost reports.
• Familiarity with estimating and project controls software tools.
• Field experience with oil & gas is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls: cost control, change management, forecasting, and progress tracking.
• Establish and maintain WBS and CBS using approved budgets and cost codes.
• Prepare and update construction progress scorecards and cost reports.
• Verify daily timesheet coding; provide cost coding for procurements.
• Oversee change management: develop change proposals and maintain the change log.
• Apply site-based controls across Lump Sum, Unit Rate, and Reimbursable contracts.
• Ensure timely reporting and data integrity across controls.
• Represent the team in meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and change management meetings.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Forecasting

Progress reporting

Communications

MS Office/Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering Technology Diploma or Engineering Degree

Tools

Estimating software

Project controls software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Controls Analyst

Full-time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone has your back because they know you have theirs. At our company, construction is a true team sport, and that means caring for one another both on and off the job. That same commitment extends into the communities where we live and work, driving our investment in local groups, charities, and meaningful initiatives.Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth by giving you the tools, support, and opportunities to create impactful solutions—helping shape a stronger, better future for the people and communities around you.

About us:

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and power construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.As a Project Controls Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the project team by managing budgets, cost reporting and forecasting, change management, and project performance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination and management of all project controls activities, including cost control, change management, forecasting and progress tracking for construction projects.
• Establish and maintain the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), ensuring control systems are configured in alignment with the project controls plan using approved budget data and appropriate cost codes.
• Prepare and update construction progress scorecards and cost reports to support project performance tracking.
• Review and verify the accuracy of daily timesheet coding; provide cost coding for procurement requisitions and subcontractor invoices.
• Oversee the change management process, including the development and submission of change proposals for client approval and the maintenance of the change log.
• Apply extensive site-based project controls experience across Lump Sum, Unit Rate, and Reimbursable contract models.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting while maintaining data integrity across all project controls functions.
• Represent the Project Controls team in meetings with internal project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• Organize and lead monthly cost review and change management meetings.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-years of experience in Project Controls within the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors.
• An Engineering Technology Diploma or an Engineering Degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong background in cost control and forecasting.
• Proven ability to generate detailed progress and cost reports.
• Familiarity with estimating and project controls software tools.
• Field experience in Project Controls with a construction contracting company in Oil & Gas is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex issues under pressure across multiple projects.
• Flexibility in taking on-site project assignments and/or project site visits.

We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com .

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [e-mail]