Project Controls Specialist

Job title: Project Controls Specialist

Company: Actalent


Job description: DescriptionThis is an Intermediate level position, reporting to Manager, Project Controls. The Project Controls Specialist provides project controls expertise to develop the project cost control baseline, implement project change cost impacts, monitor incurred costs, accruals, calculate Estimate at Completion (EAC), Forecast at Completion (FAC), and monitor/analyze/report for assigned projects and portfolios.They should adhere to project cost coding structures and forecasting processes, to support the production of accurate, consistent and timely reporting. Also ensures project teams perform due diligence on cost data inputs provided.Key Job Functions

• Reviewing the project documents and assigning appropriate project cost codes; developing the project cost baseline by mapping control account, work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS) and maintaining the integrated breakdown structures to support cost reporting.

• Assigning project cost codes to contract line items and allocating commitment amounts to control the cost.

• Reviewing project contingencies; calculating and implementing drawdown amounts.

• Working with the Project Scheduler to calculate project time phased cost data for the development of cost curves.

• Reviewing and analyzing project expenditures/resources costs, commitments, and invoicing data.

• Ensuring all costs (baseline, forecast, commitment and incurred) are being captured, verified, and reported accurately.

• Reviewing contract and project changes, identifying project cost/schedule impacts, initiating project change notices and updating EAC and FAC through change-driven project forecasting.

• Supporting the capital budgeting process for major projects.

• Preparing project dashboards and detailed cost reports and with variance analysis.

• Supporting diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of project controls principles, methods, procedures and gate processes.

• Understanding of end-to-end project lifecycle and integration between functions; including all project phases.

• Ability to read the project documents such as Project Management Plan, Business Case, Charter etc.

• Must have effective interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.

• Effective time management skills to balance project work and ad-hoc requests from project team and other stakeholders.

Experience LevelIntermediate LevelPay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 – $90.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Toronto,ON.À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 05:41:05 GMT

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