Senior Project Controls Lead – Infrastructure (On-Site)

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst / Project Coordinator to oversee planning and control functions for major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead a team, develop project strategies, manage costs, and ensure adherence to client goals. Candidates must have extensive experience in project controls, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work on-site. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure construction.
• At least 3-5 years in project controls or project coordination leadership.
• Hands-on field experience with large-scale civil or transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project controls strategy.
• Manage and mentor a small team.
• Collaborate with leadership and design teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Risk analysis software

Job description

Requisition ID:178000

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Eastern Canada District

Department:Project Controls

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Senior Project Controls Analyst / Project Coordinator with a background in field engineering to lead planning and control functions on major infrastructure projects from early estimating through execution. You will be instrumental in shaping project strategy, cost planning, schedule development, risk management, and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with client goals and Kiewit’s standards of operational excellence.

A key component of this role is leading a small team and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting across all areas of project delivery.

This position may require a full-time, on-site presence at assigned project locations. Candidates must be willing and able to be deployed to project sites for the duration of the assignment.

District Overview

Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.

Location

This position is be based out of our Union Station office in Toronto, ON, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project controls strategy , including cost, schedule, and risk management for large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., transit, bridges, highways).

• Oversee work planning and execution readiness , ensuring alignment between design intent and construction methodology.

• Manage and mentor a small team of coordinators and analysts

• Collaborate with executive leadership, clients, and design teams to define project goals, delivery models, and commercial frameworks.

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, resource plans, and performance baselines.

• Support procurement strategy, subcontractor selection, and contract negotiations.

• Provide executive-level reporting and performance dashboards across all phases of the project.

• Monitor project health indicators and proactively identify risks and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure smooth transition from planning to execution, maintaining continuity in scope, budget, and team alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure construction, with at least 3–5 years in project controls or project coordination leadership .

• Hands-on field experience working on large-scale civil or transit projects (e.g., LRT, metro, highways) is required.

• Proficiency in project controls tools (e.g., Primavera P6, cost management systems, risk analysis software).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with Alliance contracts or collaborative delivery frameworks is a strong asset.

• Willingness to work full-time on site at project locations is mandatory. #LI-IS1

Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.