Project Controls Manager

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As the Project Controls Manager, you will lead a project controls team and be responsible for the development, integration, and management of core project controls functions of Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) - SE project, including scheduling management, cost management, earned value management, cash flow forecasting, and performance analyzing and reporting. As a key member of the Green Line's Management Team, your primary duties include:

• Develop and implement project control procedures, processes and plans, applying industry best practices.
• Establish the overall project controls structure to meet all control requirements in compliant with City processes and are supportive of project reporting.
• Integrate schedule, cost and earned value management to effectively manager project progress and performance.
• Establish project controls processes for each individual sub-project, and ensure these sub-projects have solid project controls support to be properly planned, monitored and cost effectively executed.
• Collaboratively working with internal functional groups and external consultants/contractors to perform project controls functions.
• Define and track key performance indicators to ensure the project progress and performance meet project cost and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate financial reporting including project cashflows, corporate reporting, integrated risk management, and tangible capital assets.
• Lead and build a strong project controls team. Supervise and manage project controls team's daily activities.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or Construction supplemented with at least 10 years of project control experience.
• Experience in multi-billion dollar projects is required.
• Leadership experience in project controls, estimate, cost control, scheduling, earned value management and risk management.
• LRT mega project experience greater than $1B is an asset.
• Previous experience in change management and report writing will be considered as assets.
• Project management certification such as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or AACEi Certificate such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) and Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) will be considered an asset.
• You demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently, think strategically, and work effectively while building relationships with partners at all levels.
• Strong political acumen, well-developed communication skills, and exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Green Line

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 411, 1 Street S.E.

Compensation: Level M2 $130, ,000 per annum

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By:November 27, 2025

Job ID #:312881