Project Controls Manager

Job summary

Establish, implement, and improve project controls processes and systems, supporting project start-up, budgeting, scheduling, document management, and performance reporting. Identify at-risk projects, guide corrective actions, escalate concerns, partner with operations and project teams to resolve issues, and lead and mentor Project Controls personnel.

Job details

Build What Matters At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build systems, we deliver essential projects that protect communities and sustain the environment. As part of our Water Division, you’ll contribute to impactful work across the region, including wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, water processing and control systems, and stormwater management infrastructure. Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting. Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters. Your Impact Starts Here Graham is actively recruiting for a Project Controls Manager. Reporting to the Senior Project Controls Manager, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining project controls processes, procedures, and systems while providing high-level support to project teams and operations. The Project Controls Manager identifies projects at risk, supports performance improvements and adherence to Graham standards, escalates key issues as required, and provides leadership and mentorship to Project Controls personnel. Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project controls processes, procedures, systems, and standard practices across project teams. Support project controls planning and project start-up activities, including budgeting, scheduling, document management, quantity tracking, and related processes. Monitor project performance and identify projects at risk, providing guidance on corrective actions, escalating key concerns, and ensuring adherence to Graham standards. Develop and integrate project controls metrics and KPIs into project and portfolio reporting, providing reliable information to support project and financial decision-making. Partner with Operations, Corporate Services, and project teams to provide project controls expertise, resolve complex issues, and identify opportunities for process and system improvements. Lead, coach, and mentor Project Controls personnel and project staff, promoting consistent practices, knowledge sharing, and effective project controls across teams. The Right Tools for the Job Education: College diploma, technical school training, or university degree; a degree in Construction or Engineering is preferred. Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including construction and Project Controls systems experience. Skills: Strong knowledge of cost control, document management, planning and scheduling processes and systems, with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Project Controls software, and P6 Compensation Salary Range $160,000 to $190,000 per annum Compensation aligned to education and experience, ensuring fair and competitive placement Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience Flexible, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support your well‑being #ProjectControls #Manager #OntarioJobs Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today. At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact hiring@jardeg.com for accommodation requests. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham. As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

What you’ll do

Establish, implement, and improve project controls processes and systems, supporting project start-up, budgeting, scheduling, document management, and performance reporting. Identify at-risk projects, guide corrective actions, escalate concerns, partner with operations and project teams to resolve issues, and lead and mentor Project Controls personnel.

Requirements

Requires at least 15 years of relevant experience, including construction and project controls systems experience. A college diploma, technical school training, or university degree is required; a degree in Construction or Engineering is preferred, along with strong knowledge of cost control, document management, planning and scheduling, Microsoft Office, project controls software, and P6.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Performance Monitoring · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Controls
• Cost Control
• Document Management
• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Quantity Tracking
• Project Controls Software
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office
• Performance Monitoring
• KPI Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability

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