Cost Controller

Bird Construction

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified cost professional (AACE) or pursuit of certification, along with relevant education/experience.
  • 5+ years in a cost control role or comparable experience.
  • Familiarity with InEight software is a considerable advantage.
  • Exceptional forecasting and analytical skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications.
  • Strong grasp of project management principles and practices.
  • Proficient in managing multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate budget development for all project phases according to standards.
  • Create timely and accurate cost estimates for project scope changes.
  • Monitor and update project costs to ensure alignment with budgets.
  • Develop and report cash flow and expenditure variances regularly.
  • Evaluate project costs over time, including forecasts and commitments.
  • Manage work and purchase orders for overhead costs efficiently.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting by overseeing invoices and timesheets.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with occasional on-site requirements.
  • Opportunity for professional development and certification support.
  • Dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and communication.
Full Job Description
Cost Controller

Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, the Cost Controller will manage the cost control system for the project scope, which includes budget preparation, forecasting expenditures, and tracking and reporting costs to the project team with upmost accuracy.

This role will be based out of Mississauga, Ontario. This role will be required to be on site 2 times per month in Tiverton, Ontario.

What You Will Be Working On

What You Will Be Working On
  • Coordinate the budget development at each phase of the project as per current standards and guidelines.

  • Create meaningful, timely, cost estimates in the event of project changes and scope.

  • Monitoring and updating cost estimates for projects to ensure that costs are within expected ranges.

  • Develop the cash flow and report actual vs. planned expenditures as per the established schedule (monthly, weekly, and daily during project execution).

  • Assess all aspects of project costs across the life of the project, including actual, committed, and forecasted costs.

  • Create and manage work orders and purchase orders for project overheads.

  • Effective management of invoices and timesheets to allow accurate forecasting.

  • Manage a transparent process of allocation of appropriate project costs to capital projects, as per existing guidelines.

  • Act as a resource for time entry questions and provide guidance to the cost control support role.

  • Provide overall cost coordination for the project and contractor personnel to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all labour costs.

  • Perform all above on project costs and prices.

  • Provide input to various project reporting requirements

  • Work with various cost management applications in conjunction with MS office applications to sufficiently support all project stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For
  • Certified cost professional through AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) or working towards certification, or supporting diploma or degree, or combination of educations and related experience is an asset

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role

  • Experience with InEight software is considered a significant asset

  • Exceptional forecasting abilities

  • Expertise in Project Management Systems in general while project specific application trainings will be provided

  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and working knowledge of other MS Office software

  • Understanding of project management

  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment

  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

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