Project Controller

Arcadis•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$93,000 - CA$139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is currently seeking a Design Project Control Professional to join the team in Vancouver. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in leading project controls integration on major projects within the Design & Engineering sector, providing project controls leadership across the design phase of major capital projects. The position is focused on ensuring effective integration of scope, schedule, cost, risk, change, and progress information, while supporting informed decision-making and the successful delivery of complex capital programs through strong governance, cross-functional coordination, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering or construction management, or similar
5-8 years’ experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or project controls on large infrastructure projects (Marine projects preferred)
Proven experience working within a design and engineering consultancy environment
Proficiency with Oracle ERP or similar financial systems, and advanced Excel
Strong analytical skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy in assessing cost, risk, and performance data
Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment, demonstrating excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills
Working knowledge with Earned Value Management (EVM), change control, and risk management frameworks, and their application across complex projects

Nice To Haves

Membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., PQS, MRICS, MCIOB) is preferred
Experience with Power BI, Smartsheet or similar tools is an asset
Working understanding of the use of risk tools such as Acumen Risk is beneficial

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain integrated project control systems such as Oracle and Unifier, ensuring they are accurately configured and that project data remains robust, aligned, and reliable throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee the coordination of timesheet inputs, labour data, progress measurement, and reporting requirements.
Prepare, analyze, and present KPI metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators for management review.
Play a key role in facilitating monthly performance reviews, integrated forecasting, and project reporting to support informed project and leadership decision-making.
Develop and maintain integrated performance insight reports that bring together information from planning, design management, commercial, risk, change, and delivery teams to provide a clear view of project status, trends, and emerging issues.
Ensure consistent data structures, support effective performance baselining, and help translate complex project information into clear reporting for senior stakeholders.
Assist in the development and review of control account structures, project breakdown structures, and reporting frameworks to support the effective management of design scope and program performance.
Maintain complete and well-organized project controls records, including baselines, change logs, assumptions, action trackers, and all relevant supporting documentation.
Identify and help resolve project controls issues, working collaboratively with the wider project controls team and discipline leads to recommend practical solutions.
Contribute to the development of project controls processes, management plans, reporting frameworks, governance routines, and KPI structures, helping to ensure a strong integrated controls foundation from project inception.
Work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Lead to provide leadership across all aspects of integrated project controls.
Collaborate with the broader project team to ensure alignment across design, planning, risk, commercial, and delivery functions.
Mentor project controllers and promote consistent application of project controls procedures.
Help ensure controls alignment and project success, drawing on knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, or other standard forms of contract.
Contribute to the Performance Excellence Group, championing best-practice project controls integration and continuous improvement.
Undertake any additional duties required by your Line Manager or Arcadis.
Maintain full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and guidelines.