Project Controls Lead

Location: On-site at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Chalk River, Ontario
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: June 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Hourly Rate: $90 - $100/hour
Per Diem: Yes (if eligible) - $130 a day
Working Days: Monday - Thursday (10 hours days)
Vacancies: 1

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Controls Lead for a 1-year contract position, working on-site at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress reporting for complex projects within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of project controls for assigned projects, including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting, and risk management.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
Monitor project performance and progress against baseline schedules and budgets; identify and communicate variances.
Provide accurate forecasting and cost performance reports, ensuring alignment with project goals and financial targets.
Support Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and ensure compliance with CNL’s project control standards and governance.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to gather and validate project data.
Lead preparation of regular progress reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify potential risks and opportunities affecting project timelines or budgets and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensure all reporting and controls processes meet regulatory, client, and quality assurance standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in project controls, preferably in infrastructure, construction, or nuclear/energy sectors.
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project controls tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost tracking, change management, and risk analysis.
Experience working in high-compliance environments (nuclear, utilities, defense, or equivalent).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
PMP, CCP, or equivalent certification is an asset.
Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain necessary site security clearances for CNL.