Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, the Project Controls Specialist owns the integrated project controls function — uniting cost control and planning/scheduling into a single, coherent view of project performance. The successful candidate will maintain the cost-loaded master schedule, manage budgets and forecasting, apply Earned Value Management (EVM) across both cost and schedule, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insight for project leadership and stakeholders. Working in collaborative and Integrated Project Delivery environments, the incumbent partners with Chandos and joint-venture teams, trade partners, commercial, procurement, and finance groups, and owner representatives to proactively mitigate cost and schedule risk in support of safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
This role supports Chandos’ most complex and nationally significant capital programs. Chandos is supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project in the National Capital Region, a large-scale, multi-phase program with complex stakeholder, security, and coordination requirements. Specific project assignment will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Control
Integrated Performance, Change & Risk
Work arrangement: This is a hybrid position with a rotational on-site requirement (a minimum of three days on-site OR as required by the client, depending on project assignment), with the balance of time worked remotely. Travel and living allowances are provided to cover boarding and lodging for on-site rotations. On-site periods support cost and progress validation, collaborative planning sessions, and stakeholder coordination; remote periods support analysis, schedule maintenance, forecasting, and reporting
Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.
We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.
Vacancy Status
We are actively recruiting for this position.
AI Disclosure
Although Chandos’ applicant tracking system has the technical capability to support AI features, our recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
Compensation Transparency
Expected Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 CAD Annual Salary
The base salary range for this role is listed above and may vary based on your experience.
This position also includes a competitive bonus program. Throughout the interview process, we’ll discuss your background to determine the best alignment for your experience level.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
We exist to build a better world. Our vision is to emerge as Canada’s premier technical builder, distinguished by our relentless pursuit of  innovation ,  collaboration , and  sustainability  in all that we do. Our three missions guide our daily work and help us achieve our purpose and vision. And the way we behave as we work towards these ambitious goals is to embrace and champion inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and courage. We are  100 per cent employee-owned , and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do. Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives,  you  benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support. We look for team members who are  gritty ,  accountable , and  driven  — with a  mindset rooted in initiative and purpose , you think like an  entrepreneur  and build strong, trusting relationships through clear communication and thoughtful dialogue, even in challenging conversations.