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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is in hiring a Cost Controller to join our growing team based in Calgary, Alberta. The Cost Controller will be part of a high-performing project team that will be based in our downtown Calgary office.

Your role

  • Develop and maintain project cost control systems and procedures.
  • Track and analyze project expenditures against budget and forecast.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.
  • Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to update forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Monitor and evaluate change orders and their financial impact.
  • Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Support procurement and contract management teams with cost-related insights.
  • Participate in project meetings to provide financial guidance and updates.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing invoices, accruals, and cash flow projections.
  • Maintain accurate records of project budgets, actuals, and forecasts.
Transportation Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-141381

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cost control or project accounting, preferably in infrastructure or transit projects.
  • Strong understanding of project controls, cost allocation, and financial risk management.
  • Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, Primavera, Power BI).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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