Team Lead, Senior Cost Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 19, 2026. WSP scores B on the Alion truth index.
What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
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With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Take Your Career Further - As a Team Lead - Senior Cost Controller, you will strengthen project controls practices and ensure robust cost monitoring and performance management. You will oversee cost control across multiple mandates while leading a team of professionals, directly contributing to impactful projects for our clients and the communities we serve.
Your Impact
As a Cost Controller:
Manage budgets and forecasts to ensure the financial health of projects
Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions to optimize performance
Apply Earned Value Management EVM principles to support decision-making
Ensure rigorous tracking of project performance in collaboration with stakeholders
Manage changes and their financial impacts throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure compliance with processes, policies and contractual requirements
As a Team Lead:
Lead, engage and develop a cost control team
Allocate resources across projects
Ensure the quality of deliverables
Review and approve outputs
Participate in recruitment
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
The skills that set you apart
University degree, bachelor’s in engineering, finance, project management or a related field
Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in cost control within complex engineering project environments
Proven expertise in Earned Value Management EVM and project financial control
Demonstrated experience in team management and development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments
Knowledge of AACE and PMI frameworks and certifications strong asset
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Bilingualism is an asset as the individual will frequently be involved in projects with English-speaking clients and partners outside Quebec
Why choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition -because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $122 900 - 162 800
MB & ON: $112 100 - 154 400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111 000 - 147 400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.