Cost Engineer

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in Canada.

Since our inception in 1983, we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada's most challenging and complex energy, mining and infrastructure projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety, while delivering to the highest degree of quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices and delivers construction management and self perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

Our global reach and local touch is demonstrated by our affiliation with our parent company, Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and with McCaig Investments, a Canadian owned private company with longstanding ties to the local business community.

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We are currently seeking a qualified Project Cost Engineer / Specialist to join our team, preferably based in in either our Saskatoon, SK or Calgary, AB office.  The Project Cost Specialist is a key role that ensures the project is built in a controlled manner at the lowest possible cost. Providing value added analysis, controls, and reporting that produce effective tools for managing project costs for our segment as part of the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan.  

There may be a requirement for adhoc site travel to Leroy, Saskatoon

Join us in this full time permanent role and be a champion of diversity and inclusion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of cost recording and reporting systems. Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with established procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cost budgets and forecasts using change management systems.
• Conduct ad hoc cost analysis to support project decision-making.
• Analyze cost data and cash flow; track project status and contractor progress.
• Support and revise project code of accounts; maintain unit rate reports and performance metrics.
• Assist in preparing cost data for proposals, contract negotiations, and change orders.
• Recast estimates into cost control budgets as per project requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain the cost change management system (trending).
• Maintain job hour control systems and support financial reporting per Bantrel and client standards.
• Identify data sources, collect discipline-specific data, and apply appropriate analysis techniques.
• Develop and apply pricing structures, cost assumptions, and allowances.
• Prepare and review indirect cost estimates (e.g., temporary facilities, tools, non-manual labor, insurance, etc.).
• Perform cost reconciliations, analyze data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Engineering or Business degree AND/OR relevant qualification in Planning/Scheduling, Project Controls, or Project Management
• 10+ years of experience in Project Controls with increasing responsibility, including familiarity with engineering, procurement, construction, and startup processes
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, or skilled in understanding technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports
• Demonstrated experience managing $100M+ facility contracts 
• Familiar with the concept of Project Codes of Accounts (COA)
• Knowledge of cost/financial reporting systems and analysis (e.g. forecasting, change management, metrics, Quantity Unit Rate Reporting)
• Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., EcoSys, Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle)
• Knowledge in capital cost estimating and services estimating
• Familiar with cash flow development and assessment
• Knowledge of cost control interfaces with project planning and scheduling  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work well in a team environment

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver's Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.