Project Controls Manager

EllisDon

. Lead project forecasting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), earned value analysis, and variance reporting .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePort Colborne • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$150,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in project controls, cost management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) within large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Proficient in financial reporting, risk analysis, and stakeholder communication to drive project performance and decision-making.

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Earned Value Management (EVM)Cost ReportingProject Change ManagementForecast DevelopmentProject Performance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCost ManagementVariance ReportingWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)Data AnalysisCash Flow ForecastingRisk IdentificationPerformance MeasurementStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

ConstructionInfrastructureEPC ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsProject PlanningFinancial UpdatesInternal Project Review (IPR)Performance MeasurementChange Management ProcessesStakeholder Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project forecasting, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), earned value analysis, and variance reporting
Identify risks and opportunities affecting project performance
Implement an Earned Value Management (EVM)-based reporting system to measure actual performance against cost and schedule baselines
Communicate project performance results to internal and external stakeholders
Prepare, submit, and present cost reports and cash flow forecasts to the owner
Lead the project change management process throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare, submit, and obtain approval for progress billings
Ensure timely payment of subcontractor progress billings and vendor invoices
Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with Project Managers and technical subject matter experts
Establish and maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) according to contractual requirements
Analyze and optimize processes and build supporting systems
Ensure quality, consistency, and traceability of project controls data
Prepare ad hoc analyses for stakeholder requirements
Provide financial updates for the quarterly Internal Project Review (IPR) process

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in project controls, cost management, project planning, or related disciplines within major construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects
Post-secondary education in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
Experience developing forecasts, analyzing project performance, and providing insights for project decision-making
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and project performance measurement
Strong understanding of project change management and project controls processes
Experience building relationships and collaborating with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate complex information into clear and actionable reports
Experience on large-scale or complex EPC, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
Must be able to work on site in Port Colborne, Ontario

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning opportunities
Opportunities for growth
Competitive compensation package
Inclusive and respectful work environment
Accommodation during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities when requested