Project Controls Analyst - Temporary 18 months

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst to support the delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects in Ottawa. This 18-month, temporary full-time position focuses on project controls, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners and Contractors to keep projects on budget and on schedule, develop baseline budgets and work breakdown structures, monitor earned value and costs, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, project administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, planning, or consulting projects.
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate functional portfolio reviews for MAPS and governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain project controls processes for contractual needs.
• Develop baseline budgets, forecasts, and work breakdown structures (WBS) to manage hours and costs.
• Monitor project performance by tracking planned value, actual costs, earned value, schedules, and metrics.
• Analyze project trends and assess impacts of scope changes on cost and schedule.
• Identify, communicate, document, and support resolution of deviations, risks, and issues.
• Act as liaison between Project Accounting, Project Controls, PMs, and delivery teams.
• Support financial health through cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and executive status updates.
• Support development of project plans, schedules, cost, quality, and change management plans.
• Prepare reporting packages for leadership.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Earned value management

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Microsoft Office

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Primavera P6

MS Project

Project controls

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Analyst to support the successful delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 18 months.

In this role, you will be responsible for the financial and operational management of projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contract Administrators, and Sub-Consultants. You will play a key role in ensuring projects remain on budget, on schedule, and aligned with business objectives through effective project controls, cost management, forecasting, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your Impact

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams of Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contract Administrators, Sub-Consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate functional portfolio reviews for MAPS and support project governance requirements.
• Implement and maintain project controls processes and procedures to support project and contractual requirements.
• Develop and maintain baseline budgets, forecasts, and work breakdown structures (WBS) to effectively manage project hours and expenditures.
• Monitor project performance by tracking planned value, actual costs, earned value, schedules, and other key project metrics.
• Analyze project trends and assess the impacts of scope changes on cost, schedule, and overall project performance.
• Identify, communicate, document, and support the resolution of deviations from project plans, including risks and issues with potential future impacts.
• Act as a liaison between Project Accounting, Project Controls, Project Managers, and project delivery teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial information.
• Support the financial health of projects through cost control, variance analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Organize billing drafts, compile monthly invoices, and coordinate approvals and payment follow-ups as required.
• Manage sub-consultant invoicing and receivables.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly progress reports, financial reports, and executive-level project status updates.
• Support the development of project plans, schedules, cost plans, quality plans, and change management plans.
• Prepare reporting packages and performance summaries for project and corporate leadership teams.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls, project coordination, financial management, project administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, transportation, planning, or consulting projects is considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and financial reporting.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and evolving project requirements.

Compensation

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

MB & ON: $81 900 – $112 800

NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

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