Project Controls Lead

Ledcor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Industrial is seeking a project controls professional to join our Fort McMurray-based team for a major turnaround project. This site-based role involves supporting scheduling, cost tracking, forecasting, and data-driven reporting in a fast-paced industrial construction environment.

You will collaborate with planners, project managers, and field teams to monitor progress, manage budgets, and identify risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, cost control, or scheduling within industrial construction.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and turnaround execution.
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost tools (e.g., Primavera, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls functions including scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Assist in maintaining project schedules and tracking progress against milestones.
• Monitor and report on productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics.
• Support cost control processes including budgets, commitments, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify trends, risks, and variances, and support mitigation strategies.
• Assist with progress reporting and client deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project data in systems and reports.
• Support change management and tracking of scope adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and standards.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Scheduling

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Description

Ledcor Industrial is more than a contractor— we’re a powerhouse delivering fully integrated construction, maintenance, and turnaround solutions across some of the largest and most complex industrial projects in Canada. From site preparation to critical path execution, we bring deep expertise, strong coordination, and a relentless focus on safety to every turnaround. As a multi-discipline, self-performing leader, we execute a significant portion of our work in-house. This provides strong exposure across all phases of execution—from planning and scheduling through shutdown execution and startup readiness. You’ll work within fast-paced, data-driven environments where accuracy, analysis, and proactive problem-solving are critical to success. This role is based in Fort McMurray and supports a major turnaround project with rotational work schedules. At Ledcor, it’s not just about the project—it’s about building a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship. When you join our True Blue team, you’re part of something bigger.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support project controls functions including scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Assist in maintaining project schedules and tracking progress against milestones
• Monitor and report on productivity, earned value, and project performance metrics
• Support cost control processes including budgets, commitments, and forecasting
• Collaborate with planners, project managers, and field teams to ensure alignment
• Identify trends, risks, and variances, and support mitigation strategies
• Assist with progress reporting and client deliverables
• Maintain accurate project data in systems and reports
• Support change management and tracking of scope adjustments
• Ensure compliance with project controls procedures and standards

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls, cost control, or scheduling within industrial construction
• Understanding of project lifecycle and turnaround execution
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost tools (e.g., Primavera, Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Work Conditions

• Site-based position in Fort McMurray, AB
• Rotational schedule supporting a major turnaround project
• Day shift and night shift work required
• Camp accommodations and travel provided (where applicable)
• High-pressure, schedule-driven environment

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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