Cost Controller - Burnaby, Canada - AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Cost Controller

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You've come to the right place

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Cost Control is an essential part of the
AtkinsRéalis project services group that supports project managers through project execution to deliver projects on time and on a budget (as sold). You'll play a key role in providing project managers with up-to-date cost reporting, assistance in planning and supportive analytics to proactively pinpoint cost overruns, offer potential solutions and/or inquire on mitigation strategies. If you enjoy the challenge of project controls by diving into project budgets, baseline schedules and undertaking analysis this position is for you.

This position reports to Project Control Lead.

The
Cost Controller supports project managers in the planning and control aspects of projects for cost and schedule to accurately report against project budgets.

This role will be based in
Burnaby, BC.

Your role within the team:

Manage a full project control cycle throughout the execution of projects including setting up projects/mandates, monitoring budgets in the Oracle project managementbased system against project contractual agreements, and ensuring correct calculations of the original budget based on the proposal
Keep track of hours, expenses, costs, and budget updates including participating in regular meetings with project managers and other stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure the progress of the project and the achievement of project objectives and results.
Ensure followup of scope changes and coordination with the project control team.
Manage/validate cost allocations related to the purchase of goods and services through the procurement process.
Ensure and manage the followup of the project progress with discipline managers, including cost and schedule controls.
Followup with project managers on regular project forecast updates including periodic assistance in estimating the remaining project costs (ETC), as well as any necessary provisions and risks (analyze WIP, EV, AR, EAC, BAC, etc.).
Make corrections to cost forecasts in Oracle system according to the directives of the project manager.
Prepare and transmit to management reports on project performance (monthly, quarterly, and annual), as well as other documents related to project portfolios, including providing finance team with current reporting period project updates 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 worklife 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.
Technical degree or equivalent in the related field e.g. Engineering, Construction, Project Management
3 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role in an engineering or construction environment
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, as well as strong oral and written communication skills
Highly proficient in Excel with proven ability to understand, multidiscipline levels of project planning, scope, schedule, work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures etc...
Proven ability to identify project trends interrogate, report on, and provide recovery recommendations for the status of the project
Familiarity with Engineering design processes along with construction interfaces, ability to read and understand technical and contractual documents
Project Management / Cost Management / Project Controls accreditation e.g. PMI, AACE, APM, RICS would be an asset
Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range _$73,760 $101,420 _annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers._

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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