Cost Control Lead

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada PTAG, Inc. Full time

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients. We are looking for a Cost Control Lead to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Heavy Infrastructure Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:
Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.

PTAG’s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.

  • Safety:The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority.
  • Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers.
  • Leadership: Becoming leaders in our industry and in the communities where we work.
  • Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement.
  • ClientSatisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project.
  • Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business.
  • Location: Burnaby, B.C

    Type of Employment: Full Time

    Role & Responsibilities:

    Ensure that all contracts, project teams and project teams’ consultants use best practice cost tracking and reporting for value of work performed and scope management.

  • Ensure timely and accurate cost reporting aligned with project requirements.
  • Ensure Cost and Performance Management System is meeting the requirements set upon the project.
  • Assemble the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) from the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) ensuring alignment with Purchasing and Finance processes and tools.
  • Lead and manage interfaces between internal cost controllers and vendor cost control team, focused on aligning costs across a major project.
  • Implement Cost Control procedures for the project and be extremely knowledgeable and experienced in both Value of Work Done and Earned Value methodologies.
  • Ensure that the control budget for each project is established as the baseline for each project phase.
  • Develop accurate cost forecasts based on detailed analysis of current progress and trends, assessing contingency use and appropriate allocation.
  • Based on the assessment of costs, define preventative or corrective actions and challenge contractors to avoid cost overruns.
  • Review large change orders before Senior Management sign off.
  • Plan and participate in Contractor's cost management kick-off meeting to establish all deliverables, including formats, WBS and cost management review schedule.
  • Conduct training programs to enable project adoption within the major projects.
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including letter, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to explain difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view or way of doing things.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain respectful working relationships with internal and external contacts under circumstances that are complex and time sensitive.
  • Skill in dealing openly, tactfully, and sensitively in a variety of situations including dealing with the public, member municipalities, government agencies, and contractors.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative work environment and deal effectively with disagreements and prevent the escalation of conflict.
  • Ability to work under broad direction and use significant independent judgment to problem solve when more than one option is possible.
  • Proven ability to take initiative, work with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to supervise, coach, and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project. Experience using advance analytic tools such as Power BI would be an asset.
  • Expert user in professional cost control systems (e.g., EcoSys, PIMS, PRISM, etc.), including implementation and integration with enterprise ERP systems.
  • 10 years of supervisory experience on major infrastructure projects (values greater than $500M+) as a Senior Cost Control professional.
  • Professional designations such as P.Eng., PMP, Certified Cost Control Professional are desired.
PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and collaborative company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries, share ownership program, and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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