Senior Cost Controller

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Senior Cost Controller - ( 240001TB )

Description

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently looking for a Senior Cost Controller to be part of our team on a permanent full-time position. Reporting to the project controls manager, the Senior Cost Controller will provide the project controls manager and project managers with viable information for effective management and cost control of the various projects and will be accountable for implementing robust processes, checks and balances to determine Budget, Actual Cost, Gross Margin, and Estimate at Completion (EACs) of projects. The Cost Controller must be a champion of Project Controls and Project Management practices, contributing to the skill development of team members and building capacity for successful project execution.

Your Key Responsibilities

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Plan and implement project costs and schedule control resources, processes, tools, and systems on the assigned projects.

Provide support to the Project Management team to plan the complete project delivery sequence, budgets, and schedule.

Develop schedules, work breakdown structures and cost breakdown structures.

Perform ongoing analysis of project performance data including but not limited to Earned Value Reporting, Change management, Risk, cost variance reports.

Prepare Project Monthly Reports, Progress Reports and Ad-hoc reports as required.

Perform quality reviews on project reports prepared by other members of the Project Controls team.

Apply company guidelines and procedures in the areas of project cost, performance, forecasting, and schedule controls on the assigned projects.

Transfer learning from actual project implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures.

Complete administrative duties appropriate and necessary for the smooth implementation of the job role within the assigned project.

Ensure regular communication with project team and other stakeholders regarding program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), current budget, actual cost and forecast to complete. Monitor, analyze and discuss discrepancies and propose corrective measures.

Provide the technical support to required team members to ensure the project cost control systems and processes are maintained to Stantec standards.

Maintain project staffing plans and update utilization curves.

Creates and maintains a culture and environment that is open and respectful

Support with hiring, supervision, coaching, development, and mentor project controls personnel (ie Project Controls Specialist, Lead, Cost Controller, Planner / Scheduler)

Communicates with Senior Leadership to ensure adequate resources are provided

Other related duties assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

In-depth knowledge of project finance and Earned Value Management obtained through experience and education.

Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), SharePoint and Power BI

Must be self-sufficient, self-motivated and the ability to multitask

Experience in using cost system and scheduling software (e.g. Oracle, PRISM. Primavera)

Experience in the operation and analysis of databases, software, as well as data retrieval methodologies.

Natural leader and team builder who can build strong relationships quickly

Strong analytical skills to review cost control information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns, and potential mitigations.

Excellent time management skills detailed oriented and resourceful. Must be able to successfully work both collaboratively and independently.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships and credibility with professionals at any level in the organization.

Education and Experience

University degree/diploma in engineering, finance, accounting, project management or combination of relevant experience and education.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining or energy Project Cost Control.

Proven experience and ability in planning, scheduling, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating and cost control

Project Management Professional (PMP) or AACE Certification is highly desired.

Construction / Field Experience is considered an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

Lower Mainland $76,100 - Lower Mainland $110,300 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-Ontario-Sudbury, Canada-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon, Canada-Ontario-North Bay

Organization : BC-1695 Mining-CA Canada

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 24, 2024, 6:15:47 AM

Req ID: 240001TB

additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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