We are looking for a Project Controller to support the planning, coordination, and oversight of project activities in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will partner with technical leads, planners, and cross-functional stakeholders to keep schedules, budgets, and deliverables on track. The successful candidate will help maintain project controls, monitor risks, and provide clear reporting that supports informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project control activities by working closely with work package leads, engineers, planners, and other stakeholders to support timely milestone delivery.
- Maintain and update detailed project plans, including schedules, resource needs, key deliverables, and supporting documentation required for execution.
- Provide ongoing scheduling support to project leads and help align daily activities with overall programme timelines and priorities.
- Review progress against project targets, highlight schedule pressures or cost concerns, and communicate critical path impacts to relevant stakeholders.
- Support risk management by assessing potential issues, tracking mitigation actions, and contributing to regular risk reporting.
- Use project management and financial systems to assist with estimating, budget monitoring, scope adjustments, change control activities, and cost tracking.
- Identify constraints, delays, and operational bottlenecks across the project lifecycle, and work with teams to resolve them efficiently.
- Prepare and share status updates covering milestones, risks, blockers, budget considerations, and overall project performance.
- Verify that deliverables meet required quality expectations and contractual obligations associated with the programme.
- Participate in post-project reviews and audit activities to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements for future delivery.
- Experience supporting project controls, project coordination, or financial oversight within complex project environments.
- Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control practices across project lifecycles.
- Proficiency with project management and financial reporting tools, including systems used for estimates, tracking, and analysis.
- Ability to interpret project plans, monitor deliverables, and communicate risks, dependencies, and progress to diverse stakeholders.
- Background working with cross-functional teams in structured delivery environments, such as implementation or construction-related projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions.
- Experience preparing reports and project documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
If this position interests you, please apply online today!
Job Reference Number: 0013532897
