Project Controls Manager

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$150,000–$200,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Project Controls Manager oversees cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting while ensuring robust cost controls across multidisciplinary projects. They are also responsible for managing contract-related matters, subcontract administration, and commercial risk assessments.

Job details

The Project Controls Manager provides a support function to the Project Manager and the project team. They are responsible for the project schedule and document control for the project. They must also take-off project quantities, provide resource allocation, and provide cost analysis for an ongoing project schedule. They work closely with the Construction Managers and reports to the Project Manager. Responsibilities Oversee cost management activities, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting. Ensure robust cost controls are implemented across the project team. Monitor project performance against financial targets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions. Manage contract-related matters for prime contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements and ensure project teams understand obligations, rights, and potential risks. Ensure commercial correspondence, notices, and documentation meet contractual requirements. Conduct commercial risk assessments and maintain risk registers. Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and commercial optimization. Support procurement planning and tendering strategies for subcontractors and suppliers. Subcontract negotiation, execution, and administration to ensure compliance and commercial performance. Qualifications 10+ years of relevant experience as a Project Cost Controller/Lead Post-secondary diploma or degree (project management, finance or business preferred); PMP Designation preferred or pursuing; Project Management experience on large multidisciplinary projects; Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook; Highly advanced in Financial ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion with advanced skills Microsoft Excel, Primavera 6 (P6) and Cost Estimating software; Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change; Ability to work on several projects or tasks concurrently, manage time, organize, and set priorities; Strong organizational skills; Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members; Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, including report writing, editing, and proofreading abilities; Strong analytical and quantitative skills are a must Come Build Your Career at Amico Amico delivers complex and impactful infrastructure projects that help communities grow, move and thrive. From highways and bridges to transit and residential and commercial environments, our work strengthens Ontario’s communities and helps build a more connected future. As a Canadian-owned and operated construction company, Amico brings together expertise in general contracting, civil engineering and road building to deliver projects of significant scale and complexity. Through careful planning, innovative thinking and disciplined execution, we work alongside our clients and partners to create infrastructure that will serve communities for generations. At Amico, our people are at the heart of our success. As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, we are proud to be recognized for the strength of our leadership, culture and commitment to continuous improvement. We foster a collaborative, inclusive and performance-driven environment where employees are empowered to contribute their expertise, take on meaningful challenges and continue developing their careers. Amico fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We also recognize that experience and potential are not always reflected by a checklist. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply as your skills, perspective and experience may make you a strong fit for this role or another opportunity. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. By implementing the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, we will provide appropriate accommodation upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Lujain.safadi@amico.build, and we will work with you to support your individual needs. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Strictly no third party resumes accepted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of relevant experience in project cost control and hold a post-secondary diploma or degree. Advanced proficiency in financial ERP systems, Primavera 6, and Microsoft Excel is required, with a PMP designation preferred.