Project Controls Analyst

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The OpportunityBuild the Future with Us. Play a key role in delivering environmental and sustainability projects for our Earth & Environment – Environmental Management clients across British Columbia and Yukon.
As a Project Controls Analyst, you will work closely with our Lead project controls analyst to build trusted partnerships with our Project Managers and technical teams, strengthening cost control, forecasting accuracy, resource planning, and overall project performance across a diverse portfolio of environmental management projects.
You’ll apply your analytical expertise and financial acumen to monitor budgets, track project performance, and identify emerging risks early across a large project portfolio, while helping project teams navigate scope changes, forecasting updates, and performance recovery where needed. By providing clear visibility into cost, schedule, and financial performance, you will help project teams manage risk, maintain control, and deliver successful outcomes for our clients and communities. This role is suited to an analytical professional who thrives in a controls‑focused environment and enjoys supporting major projects through data‑driven insight.
Your Impact
Support the establishment and maintenance of robust project cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and cashflow projections to support effective project delivery.
Monitor project portfolio performance against approved cost and schedule baselines, ensuring early visibility of risks and trends.
Identify, analyze, and clearly communicate cost and schedule variances to support proactive decision‑making.
Support initial project risk assessments and contingency planning activities for complex or high‑risk projects.
Maintain project controls reports and dashboards that provide clear insight into project financial performance.
Support change management analyses, assessing cost and schedule impacts associated with scope changes.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers to provide earned value metrics (CPI, SPI) and forecast insights (EAC, ETC).
The Skills That Set You Apart
Diploma or degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, Environmental Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
3 to 5 years of progressive experience in project controls, project finance, or cost controls within consulting, engineering, environmental services, or construction environments.
Strong proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with Oracle financial systems, ERP platforms, project reporting tools, or similar project accounting systems.
Experience supporting multi-disciplinary environmental, regulatory, remediation, infrastructure, mining, energy, or resource-sector projects.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with technical and project leadership teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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.
CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $79,300 - $105,100
MB & ON: $72,400 - $99,700
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $71,700 - $95,200
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.
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