Internal Project Controller

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world! 

We are currently looking for an organized and detail-oriented Internal Project Controller to support various Project Managers (PMs) and Contract Administrators (CAs) in carrying out a variety of administrative and project control activities. 

In this role, you will contribute to the efficient execution of projects by ensuring financial performance monitoring, documentation quality, and process compliance. You will also participate in project data analysis and support teams in decision-making. 

You will support PMs and sector leadership in tracking budgets, schedules, and key performance indicators within a collaborative and structured environment. 

This position offers the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, which includes flexible hours, remote work options, and access to one of our offices across Canada. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenues, and performance indicators.
• Participate in forecasting activities (ETC, revised budgets) and ensure data accuracy.
• Perform financial analyses and help identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support Project Managers in tracking schedules, deliverables, and project progress.
• Coordinate interactions with clients, subconsultants and suppliers (contracts, purchase orders, invoicing).
• Maintain up-to-date project data in corporate systems (ERP/CRM, including Dynamics 365).
• Support project setup, updates, closure, and archiving activities.
• Assist in the preparation of client invoices (rate validation, supporting documentation, and administrative follow-up).
• Ensure proper project document management and compliance with deliverable requirements.
• Support the management of contractual and construction-related documentation (RFIs, shop drawings, certificates, etc.).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reports using Power BI.
• Contribute to the preparation and formatting of proposals and technical documents.
• Support sector initiatives, including performance analysis and special projects.
• Contribute to mergers, acquisitions, and integration initiatives by supporting analyses and managing related information and documentation.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in business administration, project management, finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project administration, coordination, or project controls (experience in consulting engineering, construction, or infrastructure is considered an asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel required) and Power BI. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Solid understanding of project financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• High level of attention to detail, organization, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across Canada.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

For more information, please contact Réna Chont

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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