Project Controls Lead

3 days ago

CAABCalgary th avenue SW, Canada AtkinsRéalis Full time
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Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is in search of a Project Controls Lead to join our growing team. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.  The Project Controls Lead will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision. 

Your role within the team:

  • Lead the development and management of project controls frameworks (cost, schedule, risk, change).
  • Oversee planning/scheduling, cost engineering, estimating, and reporting functions.
  • Collaborate with PMO and project managers to ensure alignment with delivery goals.
  • Monitor and report on project performance, including baseline adherence and variance analysis.
  • Support governance and performance meetings with structured reporting.
  • Guide quantitative risk analysis and contingency planning.
  • Ensure integration of project controls with planning and delivery disciplines.
  • Provide technical advice and mentorship to junior staff.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience within project controls, ideally leading transit or infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with delivery partner models or public-private partnerships (P3).
  • Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Aconex.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage complex relationships and drive performance in high-pressure environments.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  
 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

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