Project Controls Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Mississauga, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups with over 60 years of experience in the nuclear industry and as the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology. This role will lead the delivery of project controls services across assigned projects, encompassing schedule, cost, progress measurement, change management support, and performance reporting. The position involves developing and implementing project controls processes, maintaining integrated project schedules and cost control frameworks, and providing regular stakeholder updates. Key responsibilities include identifying and analyzing variances, managing the day-to-day operations of the project controls function, and leading a team of planners and cost controllers. The role also requires interfacing with clients and alliance partners on project controls matters.

Requirements

Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, engineering, science, or commerce) or equivalent combination of education and senior project controls experience.
10+ years of relevant cost and schedule controls experience, including 5–10 years leading teams in complex engineering and construction project environments.
Professional certification/designation (PMP and/or AACE preferred) or ability to obtain as required by the organization.
Strong knowledge of project controls principles and practices (planning and scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting).
Working knowledge of PMBOK/PMI project management techniques, including critical path method (CPM) planning and earned value management (EVM).
Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and recommend corrective actions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize work and perform under pressure to meet deadlines.
Effective communication, report writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with senior management.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, and alliance partners.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear experience preferred/required.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of project controls services across assigned projects, including schedule, cost, progress measurement, change management support, and performance reporting.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve project controls processes, procedures, and standards to support consistent execution.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and cost control frameworks, ensuring alignment to scope, execution strategy, and reporting requirements.
Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and reports to ensure stakeholders are apprised of progress, forecast outcomes, and key risks/issues.
Identify, analyze, and communicate variances, trends, and emerging risks; develop recovery and corrective action plans with the project team.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the project controls function, including work planning, task prioritization, and quality assurance of deliverables.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners and cost controllers; conduct performance evaluations in accordance with company practices.
Interface with clients and alliance partners on project controls matters, including reporting, forecasting, and change/claims support as required.