Senior Project Controls Consultant

Dokainish & Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Project Controls Consultant. The ideal candidate will manage costs, scheduling, and risk oversight for capital projects across multiple sectors. Applicants should have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Primavera P6. This full-time, in-office role offers a collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative project controls solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls or project management.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience in cost tracking and schedule analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leverage Primavera P6 to develop and monitor project schedules.
• Conduct forecasting activities and track project costs.
• Administer change control processes for budgets and schedules.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling

Risk management

Forecasting

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About us:

Since 2011 Dokainish & Company has been providing world class professional consultancy services.

We specialize in working diligently and collaboratively with our clients to achieve long-lasting and impactful results across numerous business functions. Our areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Project Controls, Project Management, Quantitative Risk Analysis, Organizational Change Management, Enterprise Reporting, Estimating, Asset Management, and System Implementation for Capital Projects. We draw upon decades of project experience to deliver customized solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Consultant to be a key member of our high-performing, diverse, and innovative consulting team.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Project Controls Consultant will contribute to the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of capital projects across multiple sectors. With a focus on cost management, scheduling, and risk oversight, the Consultant will support both internal teams and clients by providing high-quality project controls services that drive delivery and performance.

This is a full-time, non-remote, in-office position based in Toronto, Ontario.

Role Description:

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of project controls systems and procedures ensuring alignment with client goals and best practices.

• Leverage Primavera P6 to develop, update, and monitor detailed project schedules, including preparing estimates and schedules to support project delivery.

• Develop Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to ensure accurate cost reporting and alignment with project requirements.

• Conduct forecasting activities, track project costs and schedules, and flag variances or trends that may impact delivery.

• Apply earned value management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance and provide regular insights on efficiency and progress.

• Perform schedule analysis, including critical path assessments and 'what-if' scenario modeling to evaluate alternative approaches.

• Support risk identification and mitigation efforts by maintaining risk registers and integrating risk into schedule and cost planning.

• Administer change control processes for both budgets and schedules, ensuring proper documentation and approval of changes.

• Track procurement milestones and the delivery of key goods and services, escalating delays or disruptions where necessary.

• Prepare and contribute to regular project controls reports and dashboards, highlighting key metrics and trends for internal and client stakeholders.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance leads to support integrated planning and delivery.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and client requirements.

• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in project controls methodologies.

• Provide expert consulting support to clients in resolving project control issues and implementing process improvements.

Role Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in project controls or project management, ideally within capital projects, infrastructure, or energy sectors.

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and MS Project, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

• Experience in cost tracking, schedule analysis, forecasting, and risk management.

• Familiarity with earned value management principles and project performance reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience working in a consulting or client-facing role is strongly preferred.

• Comfortable interpreting project data and communicating findings in a clear, actionable way.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capability to collaborate across diverse project teams.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

• Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning in the project controls field.

• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as required.

• This role is based in Toronto, Ontario, candidates must be able to commute or willing to relocate.
  

Note: This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

If you believe your skillset, drive, qualifications, and experience is a match, we welcome your application and can’t wait to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Dokainish & Company. Please note only those candidates considered for an initial interview will be contacted.

Dokainish & Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status, or any other protected status required by applicable law.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Dokainish & Company AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.