Environmental Project Controller

WSP • Vancouver, BC

42d • $45,600 - $66,800

About The Position

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and
rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity
to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that
are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The
team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project
managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing
contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically
focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12
months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We
specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and
remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast
to coast.
The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful
candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of
field work efficiently and effectively.

We have an opportunity for an Environmental Project Controller to join our team
in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Ontario. The Remediation Program
Management team is a national team serving large clients across Canada. We are
known for providing top quality technical work to our clients. Many of our
clients are long term clients that seek WSPs expertise in managing the
assessment and remediation of their Sites. In this Project Controls Support role
you would be responsible for supporting Project Managers, Project Accountants,
and Management control the financial performance of projects. Supporting from
project inception to closure and becoming an integral part help us steward best
financial controls practices and deliver projects profitably.

Requirements

• Post secondary diploma or degree in accounting/finance, business administration, or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project controls or project management, preferably in the engineering or construction industry.
• Proficiency in project finance software such as Oracle, or similar tools.
• Ability to multi-task, work on several projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project planning software (MS Project or Primavera P6) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, project accountants, and finance teams to track and control project costs.
• Work with the project team to monitor the progress of deliverables, tasks, and the overall project using earned value principles.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying deviations from the plan and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and potential risks.
• Conduct cost analysis and forecasting to ensure project budgets are adhered to and financial targets are met.
• Produce forecasts through project completion utilizing ETC and EAC principles.
• Support project management processes, including opening, closing, and quality assurance procedures.
• Track change requests to ensure regular follow-ups.
• Perform other assigned or required tasks related to the management and control of projects, costs, and schedules.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree