Cost Controller

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada COOEC CANADA COMPANY Full time

We are seeking a Cost Controller to add to our team. This is a 1-year contract opportunity. Being bilingual in English/Mandarin is a highly preferred skill for the position.

**Responsibilities**
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure alignment with the budget.
- Prepare, review, and maintain detailed cost reports, including forecasting and budgeting analysis.
- Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and finance departments to track and reconcile expenditures.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide financial analysis and advice to support decision-making and improve project efficiency.
- Maintain up-to-date records of all financial transactions, including cost reports, purchase orders, and invoices.
- Ensure that financial data is accurate and available for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Assist in the preparation of cost proposals, change orders, and financial reports for management and stakeholders.

**Qualifications**

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in cost management, earned value, cash flows, invoice support, and performance measurement
- Project Controls experience working on EPCM projects
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Measurement (EVM - ANSI EIA-748B) in engineering, procurement & construction
- Cost engineering and estimating knowledge as contained in AACE and PMI (PMBok) standard practices
- Strong knowledge of, and the interrelationship of a good technical project scope definition, quality of the schedule and estimate, construction sequence and execution, procurement and contracting strategies, commissioning and start up
- Capable of developing and maintaining control budget (TIC & Services), and forecast EPC scopes of work
- Full understanding of cross-functional interfaces with engineering, procurement - materials & sub-contracts, construction, safety, quality, finance/accounting, and document control
- Capable of managing impact of change & trends, CPI / SPI / MPI
- Understanding of financial interface for expenditures, revenue recognition, invoicing, cash flow / cash calls
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and relationship building skills
- Proven review skills, as well as presentation and facilitation skills

**Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training**:
Required:
A university degree or diploma in engineering, business, or technical diploma

Technical and leadership training and project related seminars

Certification by PMI (PMP) and/or AACE or similar accredited project management institute an asset

Certification in Enterprise Primavera Portfolio and Contract Management would be an asset

Pay: $40.00-$80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- cost control: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- Mandarin (required)

Work Location: In person

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