Project Controls Specialist Company: CWC Corporate Location: St Albert Country: Canada Type of Contract: Regular / Permanent Publication Date: Oct 20, 2025 Summary We are looking for a highly organized and analytical Project Controls Specialist to join our Business Performance team. This role plays a vital part in supporting the successful delivery of civil infrastructure projects by providing expertise in cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management and a deep understanding of field operations, contract administration, and project delivery methods. Key Responsibilities • Track project progress and performance against baseline schedules and budgets. • Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to support decision-making. • Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and field teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment. • Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project. • Assist in developing project controls framework to gain visibility on projects across multiple divisions. • Support change order management, risk assessments, and contingency planning. • Assist in developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and cost coding systems. • Generate earned value reports and performance metrics for internal and client reporting. • Ensure compliance with company standards, contract requirements, and industry best practices. • Assist Legal and Contracts Department with claim management. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of experience in project controls within the construction industry. • Proficiency in scheduling and cost control software (Primavera P6, JD Edwards, MS Project, Excel, Power BI). • Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, JDE) • Experience with earned value management (EVM) and construction cost tracking. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with field and office teams. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Certification such as PMP, CCP, or PSP is considered an asset. Soft Skills • Communication Skills • Teamwork and Collaboration • Time Management • Adaptability and Flexibility • Attention to Detail • Problem-Solving Skills • Interpersonal Skills Working Conditions • Office environment • Full-time Hours • High Pressure and Deadlines • Collaborative Work • Analytical Tasks • Dynamic Environment Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map.Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. More opportunities in Projects