Field Cost Engineer - Vancouver, Canada - PTAG

Description

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients. We are looking for a Field Cost Engineer to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Heavy Infrastructure Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG's vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority

Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers

Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices

Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement

ClientSatisfaction : Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project

Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our businessLocation: Burnaby, BC

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:

Liaise with project/discipline leads reporting weekly & monthly planning and progress reports.

Production of monthly reports related to the position.

Perform a variety of cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control, budget, preparations, forecasting, cost reporting while working under limited supervision.

To perform and ensure an effective cost control function for the project's life cycle.

Ability to interpret contract, manage financial risk, estimating and forecasting.

Maintain current cost control database.

Review proposed schedule changes with construction personnel, client, and contractors.

Support Project Control Manager on assignments outside of job description where applicable.Qualifications / Requirements:

5-7 years' experience within major project environments, infrastructure experience will be an asset Gas and/or Pipeline Construction experience is desired.

Advanced knowledge of Cost and Estimating software generally used on major engineering projects, Timberline, Prism, Primavera, etc.

Experience in the evaluation of contractors' baseline schedule and cost-loaded schedule, evaluation of cost impacts for contractor recovery schedules and the tracking of project costs to contract closeout.

Motivated self starter

Able to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

Able to exercise leadership without formal authority and work within a team environment.

Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skill.

Experience and working knowledge of work break down structures, cash flow forecasting, order processing, variation order processing, foreign exchange calculations and provisions, escalation calculations and provisions and the preparation of graphs. PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.