Project Controls Coordinator

PCL Constructors Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Industrial Management Inc. in Edmonton region is seeking a Site-based Project Controls Coordinator for the Fort Saskatchewan area. You will lead a multi-disciplinary project controls team across scheduling, estimating, cost-control and document control.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, change management, and timely monthly cost and schedule reporting. A construction background and mentoring experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Relevant designation is an asset.
• 3 years of project controls experience in construction or related field.
• Experience mentoring others on scheduling and forecasting resources.
• Understanding of contract language and ability to mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
• Experience working for a contractor is preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices.
• Familiarity with project management functions including scheduling, cost control, forecasting, change management and document control.
• Proficiency with estimating methods and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads a multi-disciplinary project controls team (scheduling, estimating, cost-control, document control).
• Collaborates with construction/project manager and project team; develops recovery plans for schedule issues.
• Analyzes and communicates trending schedule, progress, and cost information to project personnel.
• Mentors project team and superintendents on site regarding project controls.
• Coordinates scope changes and budget/schedule impact analyses with partners.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Mentoring

Contract risk

Education

Construction management or engineering degree

Construction trade certification

Relevant designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Career Opportunities: Project Controls Coordinator (14385)

Requisition ID14385-Posted09/28/2026-Operations-Edmonton Industrial Management-Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt)

The future you want is within reach.Letsbuild it together.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. PCL is an innovative organization that focuses on the future of our employees as much as the future of construction.

This is for a site-based position in the Fort Saskatchewan region. We are seeking candidates interested in either a contractor or hourly staff role.

Here's how aProject Controls Coordinator for PCL Industrial Management Inc. contributes to our team

Responsibilities

• Participates and leads a multi-disciplinary project controls team (scheduling and planning, estimating, cost-control, subcontract, and document control).
• Collaborates with construction/project manager and project team. Proactively identifies, handles, and resolves potential problems, work issues, or schedule challenges. Develops and implements recovery plan. Works with project team to anticipate and resolve project issues.
• Analyzes and communicates the trending schedule, progress, and cost information to project personnel.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, trains, and mentors the project team and superintendents on the same site or multiple sites, as it relates to project controls.
• Communicates with the project teams to define scope of work, need for change to budgets and schedules, and identification of variances from the original plan.
• Participates in the project scope and change management process and ensures accurate completion and issuance of estimates or impact analyses to partners.
• Actively provides input towards monthly cost and schedule reports and other key management reports.
• Creates the project weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Understands and interprets productivity rates or own forces work (OFW), Labor Cost Reports (LCRs), and ability to interpret cost reports.
• Adheres to project control processes and procedures.

Applies change management principles to identify, evaluate, document, and track scope changes, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, and productivity are effectively communicated and managed.

Qualifications

• Construction trade certification with equivalent experience, or post-secondary diploma or degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
• Relevant designation is an asset.
• 3 years of project controls experience in construction or related field.
• Experience with mentoring others on schedule, monitoring forecast resources at a high level (e.g., materials, staff, equipment).
• An understanding of contract language and ability to identify and mitigate risks and identify and leverage opportunities.
• Experience working for a contractor is preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering and construction management principles and practices.
• An understanding of all project management functions including scheduling and planning, cost control and forecasting, progressing, change management and document control.
• Working knowledge of estimating methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internal operational systems and is up to date with all current technology.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that is inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

AtPCL Industrial Management Inc.,we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences,identitiesand perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit,potentialand the drive to make a difference,regardless of race, gender, age,abilityor background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please [e-mail] include the position and location of interest.

This recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.