Project Controls Lead

SNC-Lavalin; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in project controls, particularly in transit or infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing project control frameworks and guiding junior staff. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience within project controls, ideally leading transit or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with delivery partner models or public-private partnerships (P3).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of project controls frameworks.
• Monitor and report on project performance.
• Provide technical advice and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Project controls frameworks

Planning/scheduling

Cost engineering

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Aconex

Job description

Job Description Job Description

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is in search of a Project Controls Lead to join our growing team. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. The Project Controls Lead will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision.

Your role within the team:

• Lead the development and management of project controls frameworks (cost, schedule, risk, change).
• Oversee planning/scheduling, cost engineering, estimating, and reporting functions.
• Collaborate with PMO and project managers to ensure alignment with delivery goals.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including baseline adherence and variance analysis.
• Support governance and performance meetings with structured reporting.
• Guide quantitative risk analysis and contingency planning.
• Ensure integration of project controls with planning and delivery disciplines.
• Provide technical advice and mentorship to junior staff.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience within project controls, ideally leading transit or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with delivery partner models or public-private partnerships (P3).
• Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Aconex.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex relationships and drive performance in high-pressure environments.

Are you up for this challenge?

Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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