Project Controls Analyst

Job summary

The Project Controls Analyst will manage project costs, schedules, and progress tracking throughout the project lifecycle. They will collaborate with project managers and technical teams to provide performance analysis, variance reporting, and proactive decision-making support.

Job details

WHAT IF YOU COULD REDEFINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE? WITH US, YOU CAN. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE OPPORTUNITY YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE WSP is looking for a Project Control Analyst to join its Project Services – Project Cost Control group, in one of our offices in Terrace, Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria. In this role, you will play a key part in driving project performance by ensuring integrated tracking of costs, progress, and schedules throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project managers, planners, technical teams, and other members of Project Services to support structured, proactive, and performance-driven decision-making. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOUR IMPACT * Ensure project cost control (budgets, committed costs, forecast at completion). * Implement and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to measure actual project performance. * Analyze physical progress of work and assess its impact on costs and schedules. * Prepare and maintain periodic forecasts (EAC / ETC) in collaboration with project managers. * Produce integrated performance analyses (cost, schedule, progress) and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. * Perform variance analysis against baselines and recommend corrective actions. * Support change management processes (impact assessment on costs and schedule). * Ensure quality, consistency, and traceability of project control data in the systems in place. * Collaborate with planners to ensure alignment between cost data and schedules. * Actively participate in project review meetings and contribute to performance discussions. * Apply WSP project control frameworks, procedures, and best practices. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, methods, and standards within the Cost Control group. * Support and collaborate with junior and intermediate PCOs within the Project Services team. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUCCESS INDICATORS: * Reliability of forecasts and performance indicators. * Quality of EVM analyses and recommendations. * Ability to quickly detect cost or schedule deviations. * Effective collaboration with project teams. * Positive contribution to overall project performance. * Demonstrated commitment to health and safety. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SKILLS THAT SET YOU APART * Minimum of 7 years of experience in project control or project cost control. * Experience working on engineering projects is mandatory. * Experience in heavy industrial projects is a strong asset. * Required knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its indicators (PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI). * Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, baselines, and variance analysis concepts. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (analysis, tracking tables, modeling). * Knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, InEight, or similar tools (an asset). * Ability to work on complex and multidisciplinary projects. * Strong rigor, analytical mindset, organizational skills, and attention to detail. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * The candidate may be required to travel occasionally. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY CHOOSE WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home. * Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026 * A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. * Limitlessopportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours. * Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPENSATION AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89 800 – 118 900 MB & ON: $81 900 – 112 800 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81 100 – 107 700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLOSURE The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAKE YOUR MARK WITH WSP If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us. #LI-Hybrid At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety]. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].

What you’ll do

The Project Controls Analyst will manage project costs, schedules, and progress tracking throughout the project lifecycle. They will collaborate with project managers and technical teams to provide performance analysis, variance reporting, and proactive decision-making support.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in project control, specifically within engineering projects. Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and analytical tools like Microsoft Excel is required, with experience in heavy industrial projects considered an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible work
• Work-life balance
• Professional development

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project control
• Cost control
• Earned Value Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Primavera P6
• Power BI
• InEight
• Change management
• Data analysis
• Engineering project management
• Performance tracking
• Risk assessment
• Employment Equity
• Cost Control
• Organizational Skills
• Project Controls
• Variance Analysis
• Resilience
• Change Management Processes
• Project Performance
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Disabilities
• Impact Assessment
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Primavera (Software)
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Collaboration
• Environment Health And Safety
• Reliability
• Serial Peripheral Interface
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Consulting
• Project Controls Analyst
• Project Controls Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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