Project Controls Specialist

GHD; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 109,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support our Central Canada Region, based in the Greater Toronto Area or Waterloo, Ontario. The role requires strong knowledge in scheduling, cost control, risk management, and earned value within a design/engineered environment, with hands-on delivery across multiple projects.

You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, Design Managers and Finance to ensure budgets and invoices align, develop dashboards in Power BI, and mentor project controls staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma from a recognized college or university, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical, administrative, and project experience, including experience in project controls within a design or engineering environment.
• Experience providing project controls services for design delivery on large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, specifically for industrial/process plants, facilities, or buildings, from design inception through construction completion.
• Detailed knowledge of scheduling methods, cost control processes, and risk management procedures.
• Experience developing project metrics, including earned value, CPI, and SPI.
• Understanding of design- and engineering-delivery project controls across various delivery models (DB, DBB, PDB, IPD).
• Experience implementing and coordinating project controls systems, including Primavera P6 and Acumen Fuse or similar tools.
• High proficiency with cost analysis and planning/scheduling tools such as Excel, MS Project, and Primavera P6.
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development and reporting.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and multiple demands; strong team building and mentoring skills.
• Forensic scheduling experience and PMP/PMI-SP qualifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of project controls for a project or portfolio of projects, including scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management.
• Deliver project controls activities hands-on, full or partial depending on project complexity and resources.
• Work closely with Project Managers on key project functions focusing on project controls.
• Provide recommendations on financial, schedule, and other project-related implications to help ensure KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Regularly review budgets and schedules with the Project Manager, Design Manager, and Discipline Leads; identify gaps and provide practical solutions.
• Review and provide recommendations on change notices in alignment with best practice change management processes.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure project budgets and invoices are accurate; coordinate with Project Managers for timely client invoicing.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on project controls best practices to project team members and other staff.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Earned value

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Acumen Fuse

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment; we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Who are we looking for?

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Controls Specialist to support our Central Canada Region, based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or Waterloo, Ontario. This individual will bring strong technical knowledge in planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management within a consulting engineering environment. The Project Controls Specialist will provide cost and schedule analytical support to Project Managers across multiple sector groups within GHD’s Ontario Region. Support will vary depending on project requirements and will be delivered both in person and remotely.

Be part of the dynamic culture

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Implement all aspects of project controls for a project or portfolio of projects, including scheduling, cost control, change management, and risk management, in accordance with GHD policies, procedures, and industry best practices. A strong understanding of project measurement and earned value principles is essential.
• Take a hands-on approach to delivering project controls activities, either in full or in part, depending on project complexity and assigned resources.
• Work closely with Project Managers on key project functions, with a primary focus on managing and supporting project controls activities.
• Provide recommendations on financial, schedule, and other project-related implications to help ensure project KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Regularly review budgets and schedules with the Project Manager, Design Manager, and Discipline Leads; identify gaps and provide practical solutions to achieve scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Review and provide recommendations on change notices in alignment with best practice change management processes.
• Collaborate effectively with the Finance team, particularly Project Administrators, to ensure project budgets and invoices are accurate, and coordinate with Project Managers to support timely client invoicing.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on project controls best practices to project team members and other project controls staff, as required

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma from a recognized college or university, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant technical, administrative, and project experience, including experience in project controls within a design or engineering environment.
• Experience providing project controls services for design delivery on large, multi-disciplinary engineering projects, specifically for industrial/process plants, facilities, or buildings, from design inception through construction completion.
• Demonstrated experience performing and/or managing project controls functions, including both scheduling and cost control, with hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Detailed knowledge of scheduling methods, cost control processes, and risk management procedures.
  • Experience developing and managing project metrics, including earned value, CPI, and SPI.
  • Strong understanding of project controls as applied within a design environment and across different delivery models, including DB, DBB, PDB, and IPD.
  • Experience implementing and coordinating project controls systems, including, but not limited to, Primavera P6 and Acumen Fuse or similar tools.
  • High level of proficiency with cost analysis and planning/scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6, including importing and exporting data from engineering/construction ERP or cost accounting systems.
  • Experience with project dashboard development and reporting using Power BI.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and multiple concurrent demands.
  • Strong team building, staff management, and mentoring skills.
  • Forensic scheduling experience is considered an asset.
  • PMP, PMI-SP, or similar project management/project controls qualifications are considered an asset.

The salary range for this position is $ 108,620 to $152,620 . The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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