Team Lead – Senior Cost Controller

WSP USA; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Team Lead – Senior Cost Controller to reinforce project controls and oversee cost management across multiple mandates in Canada. You will lead a cost control team, ensure robust budgeting, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and value for clients and communities served.

The role requires a university degree in engineering/finance/project management, 10–15 years in cost control, strong EVM knowledge, and bilingual communication.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, finance, project management or related field.
• 10–15 years in cost control within complex engineering projects.
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and project financial control.
• Experience in team management and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of AACE and PMI frameworks; certifications are a strong asset.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Bilingualism required (English with external clients/partners beyond Quebec).

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and forecasts to maintain financial health of projects.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to optimize performance.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to support decisions.
• Ensure rigorous tracking of project performance with stakeholders.
• Manage changes and their financial impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with processes, policies and contractual requirements.
• Lead, engage and develop cost control team.
• Allocate resources across projects.
• Ensure quality of deliverables and review outputs.
• Participate in recruitment and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Finance degree

Project management

Team leadership

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or project management

Tools

AACE frameworks

PMI frameworks

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose . Growth . Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers . We are WSP .

The Opportunity

Take Your Career Further - As Team Lead – Senior Cost Controller , you will strengthen project controls practices and ensure robust cost monitoring and performance management. You will oversee cost control across multiple mandates while leading a team of professionals, directly contributing to impactful projects for our clients and the communities we serve.

Your Impact

As a Cost Controller:

• Manage budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial health of projects
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to optimize performance
• Apply Earned Value Management EVM principles to support decision-making
• Ensure rigorous tracking of project performance in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage changes and their financial impacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with processes, policies and contractual requirements

As a Team Lead:

• Lead, engage and develop a cost control team
• Allocate resources across projects
• Ensure the quality of deliverables
• Review and approve outputs
• Participate in recruitment
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

The skills that set you apart

• University degree, bachelor’s in engineering, finance, project management or a related field
• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in cost control within complex engineering project environments
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management EVM and project financial control
• Demonstrated experience in team management and development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments
• Knowledge of AACE and PMI frameworks and certifications strong asset
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
• Bilingualism is required as the individual will frequently be involved in projects with English-speaking clients and partners outside Quebec

Why choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea , mentor , or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition —because your growth drives ours .
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $122 900 – 162 800

MB & ON: $112 100 – 154 400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111 000 – 147 400

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

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At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .