Cost Control Specialist

Airswift is looking for: Cost Control Specialist ILocation: North York or Markham, ONSchedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)Duration: 1-year contractOverviewJob DescriptionKey accountabilities for this role are:ResponsibilitiesDaily and weekly cost tracking, reconciling project costsReview and track invoices to ensure accuracyProvide cost control, variance analysis and reporting requirementsProvides cost control support to project management teams by:Daily and weekly tracking and reconciliation of project costs based on source documents in accordance with System Improvement processes and procedures.Review, code and track invoices to ensure accuracy and proper cost allocation to the project WBS.Update the project cost tracker from multiple sources (Oracle/SAP, invoices, PO, vendor emails, etc.)Review costs billed to the project and follow-up with the project management team, Finance, Third Parties or other stakeholders when discrepancies arise.Perform monthly accruals and affiliate billing as needed.Arrange weekly Project Controls meeting and take meeting minutes.Providing capital cost control, variance analysis and reporting requirements for multiple complex and multi-disciplined System Improvement projects.Prepare reports and presentations for and provide support to project management team members and stakeholders regarding the cost status of their respective project budgets.Keep track of Scope Changes and manage the change log.Ensuring that company-sanctioned cost control processes are applied in the execution of their project activities.Working closely with the project manager and the Finance department and liaise with other project stakeholders for cost-related responsibilities.Ensuring relevant information is captured from projects to allow benchmarking.Provides operational support and leadership byCommunicating and working effectively with a varying set of stakeholders on a regular basis.Supporting project organization by identifying innovative solutions to project controls problems.Coordinating associated administrative matters, e.g., documentation, files, standards and regulations etc.Working with the assigned project management team to provide updates to ManagementAdapt strategies, when necessary, to meet the needs of projects managed by the department.Ensuring each project team leverages the compaby-sanctioned cost processes in the execution of their project management activities.Other duties as assignedQualificationsRelated university degree or previous field operations experience, OR mix of formal education and experienceThorough understanding of Distribution Operations procedures and policies.Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skillsDemonstrate effective working relationships with peers and internal/external customersThorough knowledge of various computer software programs including spreadsheet and word processorExcellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.Project Management Professional designation, AACE certification, and/or Professional Engineering designation are assetsAdvanced working knowledge of related Microsoft Office software, company financial systems, enterprise structure and standard operating procedures, etc.Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload and resolve issues in a timely mannerAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. This includes the ability to effectively interact with peers, internal and external stakeholders.Salary and job level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Share our core values of Integrity, Safety and Respect.CompensationCompensation: $25–$30/hr depending on experience, classification, and contract structure. Final compensation will be determined based on candidate qualifications and client requirements.Vacancy Status: This posting is to fill a current vacancy for a contract assignment.AI Disclosure: AI tools may be used to support resume screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr