Cost Manager

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta Full time

VFO Project Management Office:

  • Competition No.

A

  • Closing Date

Will remain open until filled.
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).


In accordance with the Temporary Librarian, Administrative and Professional Officer (TLAPO) Agreement, this position is an initial appointment of 2 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package found at Faculty & Staff Benefits and an annual salary range of $66,730 to $111,144.


Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

  • The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Working for the Department/Faculty


The University of Alberta leads with purpose by investing in the effective and responsible development of our campus infrastructure—building campuses that reflect our excellence in academics, research and teaching.

From small renovations or sustainability projects, to constructing an entire facility from the ground up, Facilities & Operations projects align with U of A's vision, mission and mandate and are guided by the university's Long Range Development Plan and Integrated Asset Management Strategy.


The Project Management Office is responsible for the delivery of facilities based projects, including contributions in the planning, initiation, execution, turnover, and close out of projects.


Position


As a Cost Manager at the University of Alberta, you will be instrumental in shaping the financial success of our projects.

Your advanced knowledge and skills in quantity surveying will ensure that we achieve cost efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the development of the University's capital plan and ensuring the successful execution of capital projects.

Key Roles

  • Communicate the business of the Cost Manager with clarity and precision to a wide variety of stakeholders including peers (Project Managers), Management, Executives, and clients (Faculties and Staff Groups).
  • Advisor / Influencer: You will provide clear, transparent, and wellresearched advice to our university leaders, building trust through your professionalism and openness.
  • Issue Resolver: You'll identify key issues, clarify problems, and offer innovative solutions. Your ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations will be crucial.
  • Relationship Manager: Building and maintaining productive relationships with colleagues and team members is essential. You'll use your network to advance our goals and actively participate in communities of practice

Duties

  • Applies the vertical infrastructure cost management system and professional cost management principles to specific capital projects, working directly with project managers, clients, and consultants in a multidisciplinary team environment to provide cost management services. Cost management services include cost analysis (functional and elemental), cost planning, business case development, capital budget development, variance analysis, tender analysis, analysis of claims, and life cycle costing.
  • Researches and evaluates existing and emerging best practices relating to the provision of cost management services, recommending the adoption of innovative practices, approaches, standards, templates, and tools.
  • Ensures that representatives of the University of Alberta are provided with expert cost management advice, consultation, and guidance.
  • Consults and collaborates in a multidisciplinary team environment to:
  • determine requirements for cost management services and alternatives for provision.
- establish cost management service standards and terms of reference.
- select appropriate cost management consultants, when required, in accordance with established practices.
- review the work and deliverables of cost consultants for compliance with terms of reference.

  • Performs troubleshooting for issues relating to the provision of services by cost management consultants.
  • Provides training an

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