Project Controls Systems Lead

WSP • Ottawa, ON

37d • $11,100 - $162,800

About The Position

Based in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto, this Project Controls System Lead role
places you at the heart of major, multi‑disciplinary project delivery. You’ll
help shape project success across some of the region’s most complex
infrastructure, transportation, environmental and community‑building
initiatives. Your leadership in digital project delivery, systems integration,
and process optimization will help teams work smarter, deliver with precision,
and create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading PMIS implementation and optimization on large, multi‑disciplinary or infrastructure‑focused projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls functions (scope, cost, schedule, risk, documentation) and how they integrate into digital project delivery systems.
• Experience with PMIS platforms such as PMWeb, EcoSys, Unifier, Procore, Primavera, or equivalent enterprise project systems.
• Ability to translate operational needs into system functionality, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Adept at data analytics, dashboard creation, visualization, and system troubleshooting.
• A collaborative mindset—skilled at guiding teams through change, digital transformation, and new ways of working.
• Postsecondary education in engineering, project management, technology, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PMI‑SP, CCP, or similar certifications are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of our Project Management Information System (PMIS) across assigned projects.
• Partner with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure seamless digital project delivery, integrating schedule, cost, risk, document control, and reporting functions.
• Champion data governance and quality management practices to enhance decision‑making and project transparency.
• Configure dashboards, automated reports, workflows, and user roles to meet project and client needs.
• Support project controls, project managers, and discipline leads in planning, tracking, forecasting, and performance analytics.
• Provide onboarding, coaching, and technical support to project teams to ensure confident, consistent PMIS adoption.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through system enhancements, integrations, and automation.
• Ensure compliance with internal digital delivery standards and contribute to the evolution of WSP’s enterprise‑level PMIS strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees