Project Controls Specialist at BTY CONSULTANCY GROUP INC – Ottawa, Ontario

BTY is an award-winning professional consulting firm that provides comprehensive solutions for real estate and infrastructure planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a project portfolio valued at over $100 billion, our experience spans all industries and continents.

We remain committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is as meaningful as it is inspiring, fostering alliances, collaboration, and determination. Here, everyone has the opportunity to express their ideas, play a role in an inclusive team, and receive support for their well-being and professional development. Work on engaging, high-impact projects that promote the health of the communities in which we work, live, and play.

Our Project Management team acts as the owner’s advocate, providing end-to-end project oversight and ensuring every decision protects our clients’ interests. We deliver successful outcomes on complex developments, offering integrated technical oversight, strategic guidance, and proactive risk management across residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and energy projects. We support projects of all sizes and procurement models, from Design-Build and Construction Management to complex P3/AFP delivery. Our adaptable professionals combine engineering expertise with meticulous scheduling and risk practices to optimize performance, enhance value, and keep every project on track.

Our Project Management team is looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join the team.

What You Get to Do

• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Create a high-level master schedule that incorporates the initial CPM schedule and the design team & contractors' schedule
• Track critical activities and changes to the critical path impacting the project
• Track program milestones and interdependencies
• Utilize industry accepted methodologies to analyze delays
• Provide information on items impacting the project schedule
• Responsible for spotting the critical path, as well as proffering alternatives to regain slippage to the schedule
• Networks regularly promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships, resolves issues promptly
• Familiar with the local market, key industry players and upcoming projects
• Provides regular updates to the project management team members on the progress of individual work
• General understanding of who our clients are and the terms of our engagement
• Be proactive; seek as much feedback as possible

What You'll Bring

• Having 5 to 7 years of relevant experience as a planner/scheduler on capital projects, including design and construction phases.
• Minimum 2 years of experience mentoring team members.
• University Degree or equivalent to any of the following: Construction Project Management, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural or Electrical Engineering, Estimating.
• Experience acting as Owner’s Representative is considered a strong asset.
• Working towards or obtained a relevant professional qualification: PMP and/or P.Eng.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• An understanding of project delivery models, including, construction management, and design-bid-build.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative.
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholder requests.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and ability to work to own initiatives.
• Demonstrates attention to detail to produce quality work with good time management.
• Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.
• Hold a valid drivers license.

Why Join Our Team?

• Make an impact: Work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities around the world.
• Flexibility that fits your life: Enjoy the freedom of a flexible environment that supports work-life balance.
• Competitive rewards: Benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, above-average vacation, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days, and more.
• Grow your career: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and professional development support designed to help you advance.
• Well-being matters: Access health and wellness resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Belong to great culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values connection, community involvement, and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 7 consecutive years by our employees and Great Place to Work®.

The typical hiring range for this Ontario role is $90,000-$120,000 CAD per year. This represents base salary only, not total compensation, and BTY Group may offer more or less depending on a candidate's experience and qualifications. Compensation takes into account education, training, experience, location, market factors, and internal alignment. In line with Ontario Pay Transparency rules, a candidate's past salary will not be considered in determining pay.

We may use automated or AI-based tools to support screening, assessment, or selection.

This role does not require Canadian work experience, though relevant qualifications, skills, or certifications may still apply. At BTY Group, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in construction such Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

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On this occasion, we request no outside solicitation from recruitment agencies.

BTY Group does not accept speculative or unsolicited resumes from agencies outside our approved network. Any such submissions will be considered direct applications.