Project Controls Analyst - Michels Canada

Michels Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Canada is actively recruiting a Project Controls Analyst to join our Toronto, ON team. You will manage budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and change management for construction projects, collaborating with project teams and clients to ensure accuracy and timely insight.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project controls within construction and oil & gas, and an Engineering degree or diploma. Proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project controls for construction and oil & gas.
• Engineering Diploma or degree preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong cost control and forecasting background.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls including cost control, forecasting, and progress tracking.
• Maintain WBS and CBS with budget data and cost codes.
• Prepare progress scorecards and cost reports.
• Verify daily timesheet coding and provide cost coding for procurement.
• Oversee change management and change log.
• Apply site-based project controls across contract models.
• Ensure timely reporting and data integrity.
• Represent the team in meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and change management meetings.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Progress reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Project controls software

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits

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]