Project Controls Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Lead in Canada (Durham Region/Oshawa area) to drive cost and schedule control for a major engineering project. The role requires senior leadership, strong PMBOK application, and expertise in implementing controls on complex programs.

The ideal candidate will oversee a team of planners and cost controllers, ensure accurate reporting, and collaborate with clients and partners to maintain schedule integrity and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project cost and schedule control.
• Experience leading project controls teams on complex engineering/construction projects.
• Nuclear industry experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK/PMI methods including critical path, earned value, and progress reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office; Primavera P6 expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead Project Controls execution for the project.
• Participate in proposal activities for the project.
• Develop and uphold project controls processes and procedures.
• Create and lead the project controls team, including planners and cost controllers.
• Report status updates to the Project Controls Director and stakeholders.
• Manage change control and CPR process with effective issue resolution.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Schedule Control

Leadership

PMBOK

Primavera P6

Excel

Data Analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

The selected candidate will be key to support the strategy and execution of the successful development and management of a project.

Your role

• Oversee and lead Project Controls execution.
• Participate in the proposal activities of a project.
• Participate in developing, enhancing adhering to project controls processes and procedures are in place.
• Develop and lead Project Controls execution for the project.
• Ensure partners and affiliates are apprised through reporting and status updates.
• Responsible for smooth operation and and management of project controls teams.
• Identify and resolve issues, key variances and develop corrective action planning.
• Report to a Project Controls Director.
• Create functional team and Lead a team of Planners and Cost controllers and conduct performance evaluations.
• Lead Cost Performance Report (CPR) process.
• Effectively lead the implementation and management of change control.
• Stakeholder interface with respect to scope.

About you

• Possess post-secondary education i.e. diploma or degree B.A., B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Com, PMP, AACE, or possess equivalent relevant industry experience in senior roles within project controls and or project management. A minimum of 15+ years of experience in Project cost and Schedule control is required, including 5-10 years in leadership roles managing within complex engineering and construction project environments.
• Nuclear experience is considered an asset.
• Proficient in MS office suite of software, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferably thorough knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Demonstrate problem solving abilities, including the ability to learn new software as per the company standards.
• Expert knowledge of PMBOK/PMI project management techniques including hands on experience applying on large projects. i.e. critical path method planning, progress measurement and earned value techniques, analyzing data, and complex project reporting.
• Strong knowledge of the general project controls policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details are required.
• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work well with Clients and Alliance partners.
• Ability to develop, build and maintain good working relationships leading a Project Controls team.
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior management.
• Ability to mentor junior and intermediate staff and work with senior project cost controller.
• Strong communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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