What You Will Do
- Organize and supervise the cost control team on major projects, including task allocation and team development
- Develop, monitor, and communicate cost control processes and procedures to operational teams
- Oversee operational dashboards and identify opportunities for budget optimization
- Ensure the application of Major Project Management methods and recommend improvements
- Collaborate closely with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams
- Develop strategic and operational dashboards aligned with business objectives and annual action plans
- Perform in-depth analysis of project performance (progress, entitlements, quantities, key ratios, etc.)
- Lead proactive cost management activities, including:
o Budget recalibration
o Strategic contract management
o Overhead cost control
o Management of contractual penalties and variances
- Manage cost contingencies across:
o Client budgets (Estimates)
o Commitments
o Forecasts and projections
- Align cost forecasts (CBS) with project schedules (Primavera P6 WBS)
- Assess financial impact of schedule changes, including delays, compression, and resequencing
This Role Could Be for You If You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or team management role
- Strong knowledge of:
o Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
o Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
- Basic knowledge of scheduling, ideally with Primavera P6
Additional Assets
- Experience in the construction industry
- Knowledge of systems such as:
o SAP
o Procore
o Other enterprise financial and cost control systems
- Familiarity with project controls platforms such as:
o InEight
o CostX
o DESTINI (or similar tools)
