Cost Controller

Cost Controller

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AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Intermediate Cost Controller is responsible for successfully executing cost control and reporting activities on a variety of engineering projects of different size in accordance with the project priorities within the budget and on schedule. This role is responsible for monitoring, updating and analyzing project cost, reporting on cost variances and supporting the schedule reviews. A successful candidate requires knowledge and awareness of both planning and cost control activities in an enginering & construction environment.

Location – Kincardine, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Open and setup a group of projects, monitor, control and report their performance through the whole project life cycle according to the company procedures and general project control practices.
• Control project cost accounts, coordinate their opening and closing according to the schedule and project status.
• Inform Manager whether a proper progress measurement is in place for all project activities through the whole project cycle.
• Advise and propose solutions on matters that could prevent meeting the project objectives and provide recommendations to optimize the overall project cost.
• Provide timely and accurate cost report updates at the end of each reporting period for the project control accounts to warrant proper monthly cost report.
• Provide regular reports on project cost status and cost deviations and recommend remedial actions.
• Provide regular reports on project time accumulation, analyse time budget variances, recommend remedial actions.
• Provide input to client reporting as per contract requirements.
• Prepare forward looking project and business cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate change management process on the project.
• Report on the areas of concern that could prevent meeting the project objectives.
• Interface with other project controls staff including cost controllers and planners to maintain an integrated cost-schedule project control system.
• Interface with planners on the deliverables’ progress to update estimate-to-complete.
• Present to team members as required.
• Collaborate with Financial Shared Services Centre (FSSC) to initiate, review and issue client invoices.
• Special assignments, ad hoc reports and other related duties as required.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Must have relevant post-secondary diploma or equivalent.
• 4-8 years of relevant cost control experience, experience in engineering and construction projects environment would be considered an asset.
• Proficient in MS office suite software, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Oracle 12 Project Management.
• Ability to learn new software as per the company standards.
• Knowledge of project management techniques (i.e., critical path method, progress measurement and earned value technique) and experience in cost monitoring, analyzing and reporting.
• Good organizational skills are required with attention to details.
• Ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Working knowledge of the general project controls policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of regular financial processes, preferably in construction or engineering projects is an asset.
• Report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Effective problem solving skills with a results oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with staff, build and maintain good working relationships with Project Controls team.
• Strong communication & presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • N/A
• OTHER ASPECTS
  • Travel to client sites as required.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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