Lead Project Controller

Who We Are  Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specialization in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on.   Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first. What You'll Do The Lead Project Controller serves as a senior technical resource within the Project Controls function, promoting the consistent application of project controls practices and providing guidance on complex or non-routine matters. The position supports Project Controllers in cost control, forecasting, earned value, cash flow, scheduling, risk and change management, and reporting. The role does not include direct supervisory or people-management responsibilities. To maintain sufficient capacity for technical leadership, complex project support, and participation in major estimates, the Lead Project Controller will typically carry a reduced portfolio equivalent to 30–50% of a standard Project Controller workload. This will generally include up to two Project Manager assignments and may be reduced further as technical support or estimating demands increase. Where practical, a limited portfolio will be retained to maintain a direct connection to project execution. As Rising Edge continues to expand, the Lead Project Controller will contribute to the development of practical, scalable Project Controls standards, tools, and processes. The successful candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to help shape a growing function and will be comfortable working in an environment where established processes continue to evolve. The role requires sound judgment and initiative to develop solutions that can support the organization as it scales. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Support Serve as the senior technical resource for Project Controllers, Junior Project Controllers, and Project Assistants on complex Project Controls matters. Support complex forecasting, earned value, cash flow, scheduling, cost-control, change-management, and reporting issues. Review or advise on high-risk and technically complex deliverables, and help troubleshoot unusual project, contract, system, or reporting conditions. Coach team members through complex work while the assigned Project Controller retains ownership of routine project deliverables. Identify recurring technical gaps and convert them into practical standards, examples,…