Cost Controller

**Why join us?**

We are looking for a Cost Controller to join our team. This role is an essential part of the project services group that supports project managers through project execution to deliver projects on time and on a budget (as sold). You’ll play a key role in providing project managers with up-to-date cost reporting, assistance in planning and supportive analytics to proactively pinpoint cost overruns, offer potential solutions and/or inquire on mitigation strategies. If you enjoy the challenge of cost controls by diving into project budgets, baseline schedules and undertaking analysis this position is for you.

This position reports to Project Control Lead. The Cost Controller supports project managers in the control aspects of projects for cost and schedule to accurately report against project budgets.

**How will you contribute to the team?**
- Manage a full project control cycle throughout the execution of projects which includes. Setting up projects /mandates, monitoring budgets in the Oracle project management-based system against project contractual agreements.
- Ensure correct calculations of the original budget based on the proposal.
- Keeps track of hours, expenses, costs, and budget updates.
- Review of expense and invoices, preparing invoicing for the client.
- Participating in regular meetings with project managers and other stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the progress of the project and the achievement of project objectives and results.
- Ensure follow-up of scope changes and coordination with the project control team.
- Manage/validate cost allocations related to the purchase of goods and services through the procurement process.
- Ensure and manage the follow-up of the project progress with discipline managers, including cost and schedule controls.
- Communicate and interact closely with project managers and other stakeholders regarding all phases of project execution.
- Follow-up with project managers on regular project forecast updates including periodic assistance in estimating the remaining project costs (ETC), as well as any necessary provisions and risks (analyze WIP, EV, AR, EAC, BAC, etc.).
- Make corrections to cost forecasts in Oracle system according to the directives of the project manager.
- Document problems related to project budgets and schedules, as well as their resolution.
- Prepare and transmit to management reports on project performance (monthly, quarterly, and annual), as well as other documents related to project portfolios.
- Provide finance team with current reporting period project updates as required.

**What will you contribute?**
- University or College graduation in Engineering, or Accounting, or Business Administration
- 2-5 years or more of relevant experience in an engineering or construction environment
- Proven ability to understand, complex/multi-discipline levels of project planning, scope, schedule, work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures etc...
- Understand revenue, cost and profit analysis including budget variance reporting
- Knowledge of project control systems (cost and schedule budget setup,)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong logical and problem-solving skills
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Proven ability to multi-task
- Accountable and responsible
- Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

**What we offer at SNC-Lavalin**:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
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