Project Controller, Energy and Infrastructure Projects (Toronto, ON)

Linxon • Toronto, ON

1d • $85,300 - $113,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Linxon, a joint venture blending AtkinsRéalis’ project management strength with Hitachi Energy’s technological leadership, delivers high-performing EPC solutions for the power grid. We support community growth and industrial development through end-to-end engineering, procurement, management, and construction services for complex AC substation and electrification projects. This role is for an existing vacancy and is a new position at Linxon. As a Project Controller, you will drive financial excellence and predictable project execution by continuously measuring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting project costs, cash flow, and revenue throughout the project lifecycle. You will support Linxon’s Substation EPC portfolio, including utilities, battery storage, rail, and data centers, providing rigorous financial oversight, identifying risks and opportunities early, and enabling data-driven decision-making to protect margins and strengthen delivery confidence. Working in close partnership with Project Management and cross-functional stakeholders, you will develop detailed cost structures, maintain accurate and GAAP-aligned financial records, and translate complex project data into actionable insight. Through disciplined forecasting, transparent reporting, and strong commercial awareness, you will directly support recovery strategies, improve execution consistency, and contribute to Linxon’s growth and credibility across the North American market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant project controls experience, taking ownership of cost, forecast, risk, and commercial outcomes—not just reports.
• Analytically strong and skilled at translating complex project data into clear, actionable insight for Project Managers and leadership.
• Disciplined in forecasting and variance analysis, with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and follow-through.
• Commercially astute, understanding contracts, warranties, change orders, claims, and recovery mechanisms, and knowing when to engage Legal and Finance partners.
• Grounded in GAAP-aligned project accounting principles, ensuring cost allocation, accruals, and recoveries are defensible and audit-ready.
• Quality-focused, taking pride in complete, timely, and well-documented deliverables that reduce rework and follow-ups.
• Strong collaborator across Project Management, Legal, Procurement, Quality, HSE, and Finance, believing the best outcomes come from shared ownership.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and the status quo when data or experience points to a better path.
• Accountable and proactive, escalating risks early to protect trust, predictability, and results.
• Strategic thinker who views Project Controls as an enabler of business growth, scalability, and organizational credibility.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and where applicable, must possess a valid work permit or other required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive predictable project outcomes by controlling, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting project cost, cash flow, revenue, progress, and risk from execution through close-out.
• Improve cost and schedule performance by identifying variances early, assessing long-term impacts, and supporting timely, effective recovery actions.
• Strengthen margin and forecast confidence by identifying financial and performance trends and proactively communicating their implications to project and leadership teams.
• Enable disciplined execution and accountability by leading monthly project reviews with Project Managers and delivering detailed, schedule-aligned forecasts.
• Protect and enhance Linxon’s commercial position by interpreting contract terms and identifying claim, change order, warranty, and recovery opportunities.
• Ensure transparency and governance by monitoring project changes, maintaining robust documentation, and aligning forecasts with evolving project conditions.
• Safeguard financial integrity by applying GAAP-aligned project accounting, including accurate cost allocation, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by partnering closely with Project Management, Legal, Procurement, Quality, HSE, and Finance to resolve risks and enable delivery.
• Reduce rework and escalation by improving the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of project controls reporting.
• Advance organizational capability by sharing knowledge, maximizing effective use of PIMS, and challenging legacy practices to elevate global Project Controls maturity.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits (health and wellness coverage, financial protection plans, and lifestyle-support options)
• Learning, Training & Professional Growth opportunities (technical training, leadership development, career advancement)
• Hybrid working model
• Generous paid time off and leave programs compliant with Ontario employment legislation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level