Project Controller (PCO) - Industrial
- Montreal, QC, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial construction, including significant experience in project controls
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
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Reporting to the Project Director, the incumbent contributes to defining and managing cost control and scheduling functions, as well as risk management and document control. They play a key role in project integration and are responsible for reporting and accountability to the client.
What you will do
- Ensure overall coordination of project control activities on major industrial projects
- Work closely with functional leadership and internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, management standards, and project objectives
- Define, in collaboration with the Project Director and team, management plans, processes, tools, and methodologies
- Participate in their implementation and continuous improvement
- Validate approaches, methodologies, and strategies proposed by functional leads
- Prepare and present performance reports, strategic analyses, and project reporting
- Support the Project Director in executive presentations, analyses, and strategic discussions
Lead, support, and mobilize a team of professionals, technicians, and administrators responsible for:
- Cost control
- Planning and scheduling
- Risk management
- Change management
- Progress tracking
- Reporting
- Contract administration
- Document control
Ensure delivery of these functions by:
- Maintaining quality, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables
- Monitoring performance indicators and variances
- Proposing and tracking corrective actions
- Ensuring consistency between physical progress, documentation, and financial data
- Supporting team development and continuous improvement
This role could be for you if you have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil, industrial, mechanical, or other relevant field)
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in industrial construction, including significant experience in project controls
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and project management systems (PMIS)
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and synthesis skills
- Strong judgment and ability to make informed decisions in complex environments
- Versatility and autonomy in managing responsibilities and priorities
- Strong interest in innovation and integration of new technologies in project management practice
- Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as required
Benefits
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model for corporate roles
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth through real development opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
General Information
Job Location
- Montreal, QC
Date Published
10-Jun-2026
Department
Industrial Projects Professionals
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Project Controller is responsible for managing cost control, scheduling, risk management, and document control for major industrial projects. They lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure project integration, contractual compliance, and accurate performance reporting to clients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess at least 15 years of experience in industrial construction project controls. Proficiency in project management software like Primavera P6 and MS Project is required, along with proven leadership experience.
Skills
- Cost control
- Project scheduling
- Risk management
- Document control
- Project integration
- Contract administration
- Performance reporting
- Strategic analysis
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- PMIS
- Change management
- Progress tracking
- Team leadership
- Multidisciplinary team management
Benefits
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Project Controller
- Industrial Construction
- Cost Control
- Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Document Control
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- PMIS
- Contract Administration
- Change Management
- Performance Indicators
- Strategic Analysis
- Engineering
- Project Integration
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Industrial Projects
- Construction Management