Cost Control Manager

Description

• Responsible for required project status reports for internal management and for the customer, including the overall project Dashboard, project performance reports (Earned Value, SPI, CPI, etc.).
• Performs data analysis, performance monitoring, control functions and reforecasts as well as problem identification, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops, or assists in the development of, quantity detailed quantity trackers and manpower utilization plans and actuals for discipline or specialty activities bases for the assumptions.
• Develops and implements processes, cadence and requirements for cost recording, progress claiming plans, forecasting and reporting.
• Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution as well as the incorporation of approved and forecast changes in the project controls systems.
• Responsible for setting-up and implementation of project cost systems (cost codes, job cost processing procedures, project rules of credit).
• Provides support to project controls, procurement, commercial, and construction teams to ensure controls systems are properly implemented and utilized on the project.
• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful.
• Acts as a key partner to Project Managers, Operations teams and Senior Leadership.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs/performs the preparation of specific budgets, codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions as project progresses.
• Provides input on an ongoing basis for improvements/modifications to Aecon’s project controls policy & guidelines.
• Assists with evaluating and documenting processes and procedures related to cost controls to be followed by project teams.
• Performs, or coordinates the performance of, pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty.
• Assists with contract management and payments.
• Participates in developing, establishing, and maintaining project cost / control systems.
• Communicates with external clients, partners, vendors and subcontractors as required.
• Supervises, coaches, develops and mentors cost controls personnel (i.e. Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller)
• Ensures all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting, change management, etc.) are applied and fulfilled for project set-up, project tracking and reporting, and project closeout.
• Supports in risk management activities, actively identifying threads and opportunities, developing and implementing risk treatment strategies, monitoring, control and reporting.

Requirements

• P6 experience is an asset.
• Accreditation from PMI, AACEI or CIQS is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong knowledge of Project Management and Cost Controls principles, "Earned Value"
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure worksite environment.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
• 5-10 years minimum of Cost Control experience in construction.
• College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Hard Dollar/InEight and SAP ERP systems is an asset.
• Ability to produce, read and manipulate schedules and scheduling curves/reports an asset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance