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

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