Analyst, Cost Control - Edmonton, Canada - EPCOR

EPCOR

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) fulltime, temporary (up to 18 months)
Analyst, Cost Control position working out of Edmonton, AB.

As the Analyst, Cost Control, you will be accountable for developing and maintaining a cost control system for BlueSky project and other Commercial Services programs.

This position is responsible for developing project control templates, supporting the project team on cost forecast (monthly and annual), tracking and analyzing cost and reporting Projects/Programs cost performance.

The Analyst is accountable for the portfolio level analysis and monitoring of project progress including budgets, forecasts, cash flows, risks and recovery.

This position is responsible for monitoring project control standards and processes for all Cost Control needs for the Commercial Services special projects BlueSky and Sandow from inception through to completion.

What you'd be responsible for

Setting up cost management systems, monitoring and tracking of costs, and administration of change management processes. Coordinating with scheduler to develop and update cash flow forecasts.
Developing and maintaining templates related to cost forecasting, cost tracking, and cost performance reporting, including project control dashboard
Assisting project managers and construction managers in generating and analyzing monthly accruals, actual cost, forecast and cost variance reports of the projects and programs
Collecting and analyzing cost information/data, identifying trends, and reporting cost performance of the projects and programs
Providing guidance and training to the project team, including project managers and construction managers, on the financial process, and project controls planning and implementation
Assisting in the preparation of project budget and forecast, including budget analysis
Assisting the manager in information gathering for KPI reporting
Ensuring consistent and standardized Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) are followed and reported
Assisting project managers and the project controls manager in preparing and reviewing project reports for external stakeholders
Seeking continuous improvement opportunities focused on changes to business practices and procedures to better reflect cost control and reporting needs
Collaborating with the project control team (Estimators and Schedulers) to build and implement a robust Project Control system and process
Building a positive relationship while providing support to the project team
Demonstrating a high performance, highly disciplined, achievementoriented, safetyconscious manner of working

What's required to be successful

2year postsecondary diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting is required
46 years of directly related experience in the area of project controls and data analytics
12 years' knowledge of Primavera P6 is considered an asset
Understanding of EPCOR financial processes is considered an asset
Strong understanding of various decision support tools (MS Excel, MS Project, Oracle BI)
Familiarity with all phases of projects from inception to commissioning
Ability to frequently transition between working independently and supporting team initiatives
A keen attention to detail, resultsoriented demeanor and excellent planning and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong research skills
Demonstrated strength in decision making and analytical ability. Ability to analyze situations and data, draw conclusions and develop a plan of action to address issues

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52
Class: T2
Wage: Starting at $47.18 per hour (_Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the_ _Collective Agreement._)
Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday

Application deadline:
February 8, 2024**Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Glassdoor or Facebook
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Please note the following information:

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.