Cost Controller

7 days ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Dovre Group, Inc. Full time
About the Role

Dovre Group, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Cost Controller to join our team. As a key member of our project controls group, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely management of project costs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement cost management plans and procedures to ensure effective cost control and reporting.
  • Collaborate with project teams to review and analyze cost estimates, forecasts, and reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Lead the development of departmental cost controlling and reporting processes, including the review of internal corporate cost reports and management systems.
  • Mentor and coach employees to enhance estimating, cost control, and forecasting knowledge within the organization.
  • Participate in regulatory reviews, technical sessions, and hearings for major project applications.
  • Collect and analyze cost data to identify potential cost opportunities, risks, or inefficiencies.
  • Monitor trends and changes and provide proactive forecasting of project outcomes.
  • Review and validate construction key cost parameters recommended by consultants and contractors.
  • Work with project management and project controls teams to develop a consistent approach to the establishment of project contingency and make recommendations for contingency setting on a project basis.
  • Support the independent estimating and analysis of project changes.
  • Support the establishment and management of a change management and control system.
  • Support management in decision-making based on cost projections.
  • Aid in cost forecasting and suggesting cost-reduction strategies.
  • Work with finance to ensure required project financial information is provided promptly.
  • Support the attestation of applications for payment and invoices received from contractors and suppliers.
Requirements
  • Experience at a senior or specialist level in cost management and control.
  • Experience in developing and implementing cost management and control processes, procedures, structures, and systems.
  • Experience in developing reporting systems and structures for various stakeholders.
  • Experience in establishing, managing, and controlling project budgets, including contingency management.
  • Experience with a variety of contract types.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand contracts, technical documentation, and specifications.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in leading project cost review meetings.
  • Knowledge and understanding of industry best practices in cost management, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor others.
  • A strong safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Expert knowledge of capital cost estimating techniques.
  • Field experience on hydropower and large infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest construction techniques and industry trends.
  • Detailed knowledge of principles of quantity takeoffs using engineering drawings and data.
  • Knowledge of construction planning and scheduling, including productivity calculations.
  • Experience in data, operational, and financial analysis.
  • Knowledge of accounting processes and software.

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