Senior Project Controls Analyst

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to oversee cost control for major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in cost control, including expertise in budgeting and forecasting, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments effectively.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost control, with 5+ years on large regulatory infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control activities for infrastructure projects, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and support change control processes.
• Monitor project performance against forecasts and produce reports.

Skills

Cost control

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

InEight

PowerBI

Primavera P6

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to support a major regulatory infrastructure program. This role is critical for maintaining strong financial governance, accurate forecasting, and alignment with funding and gated approval processes. The analyst will collaborate closely with project managers, the PMO, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure high‑quality cost performance and reporting.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we’re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we’re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we’re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it’s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Lead cost control activities for infrastructure projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and support change control processes.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and change management.
• Monitor project performance against forecasts and produce reports for project leadership.
• Ensure approved funding for expenditures and the accurate recording of all project costs.
• Define, develop, and document multiple dependent or independent budgets.
• Approve changes to baseline estimates and forecasted performance.
• Identify and resolve deviations from the plan, including potential future impacts.
• Plan staffing and project hours to ensure resource alignment.
• Conduct periodic reevaluations of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Evaluate total project cost status and provide accurate forecasts.
• Manage client expectations and coach others in effective negotiation.
• Lead and mentor junior and intermediate cost controllers.
• Support the development of cost control systems, tools, and procedures.
• Keep track of change logs and supervise the change order process.
• Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled within assigned budgets.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost control, including at least 5 years working on large regulatory infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with InEight, PowerBI, and Primavera P6 is an asset.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and leading teams.
• Motivated self‑starter with sharp attention to detail and a team‑oriented approach.

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