Senior Project Planner and Controller (PCO)

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+ 

CIMA+’s Project Management team is at the forefront of delivering construction projects across a wide range of industries, including institutional and heritage buildings, healthcare, public transportation, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. We pride ourselves on creating tailored project management solutions, guiding each project from start to finish. With a collaborative, transparent approach, we deeply understand our clients' vision and provide agile, effective solutions to navigate the complexities and uniqueness of every project. 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 looking for a Project Planner and Controller (PCO) to join our dedicated and passionate team specializing in Integrated Project Services. In this role, you will be at the heart of the performance of our numerous multidisciplinary projects, ensuring rigorous management of schedules and costs while fostering proactive collaboration with all stakeholders. Your expertise will help optimize timelines, control risks, and guarantee smooth execution, directly contributing to the achievement of strategic objectives.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model that allows you to work from home and from our Montreal office.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and maintain master and detailed schedules, including resources, establish the baseline plan, and ensure updates based on progress and changes
• Identify and analyze the critical path, monitor variances, propose corrective actions and solutions to optimize schedules
• Develop and implement cost control processes, analyze trends, define action plans, and produce monthly progress reports
• Prepare earned value analyses, present performance indicators (SPI, CPI), and communicate risks and corrective measures to the team and the client
• Participate in reviewing contractors’ schedules, validate key milestones according to contractual requirements, and work closely with internal and external teams to ensure smooth execution and effective risk management

• University degree in engineering, business administration, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree in project management, an asset
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ)
• PMP certification, an asset
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in project planning and control for large-scale construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies
• Proficiency in scheduling and planning software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Proficiency in both French and English is required for this position to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, partners, and community members nationwide.

For more information, please contact Alina Souralay

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 

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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