Project Controls Coordinator - MEC Transportation

Kiewit • Toronto, ON

5d • CA$96,000 - CA$101,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Controls Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, and reporting functions for complex electrical construction projects. This role partners closely with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project performance data and ensure successful project execution. The Project Controls Coordinator helps identify risks, track key performance indicators, and drive proactive decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, scheduling, or project management within the construction industry.
• Experience supporting electrical construction, industrial, power, utility, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and project management software.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules to track progress, identify risks, and support successful project execution.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor productivity, and forecasts to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Prepare and deliver project performance reports, dashboards, cash flow projections, and executive summaries.
• Support earned value management, cost trending, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Identify schedule, cost, and execution risks and collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage project changes by tracking scope modifications, budget impacts, and schedule adjustments.
• Partner with project managers, field operations, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to provide accurate project controls data and recommendations.
• Support project planning, resource forecasting, manpower planning, and overall project performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in project review meetings and assist leadership with data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure project controls processes, reporting standards, and documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed