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Cost Control Specialist - Canada

EWI Recruitment

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Vancouver
Engineering

Role

Job Description


EWI is currently seeking a Cost Control Specialist to join a leading contractor delivering a large-scale infrastructure and construction project in Vancouver, Canada. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial management and cost control of a high-profile bridge project.

As a Cost Control Specialist you will be reporting directly to the Cost Control Manager, and are responsible for the financial control functions across the project, while providing support and expertise during all the project phases. This role must have the ability to gather validate and incorporate the data related to schedule and the impact of this on the project.

Responsibilities

  • Development and maintenance of cost control procedures for the project.
  • Management and control of project cost and coordination (timely and accurate preparation)
  • Provision of guidance and support to construction teams including reporting structures and requirements, forecasting, timetable guidance, transparency (especially variation and contingency).
  • Proactively identify and recommend solutions to improve processes
  • Responsible in coordination with the accounts payable coordinator that all the accruals/provisions are on the system on time.
  • Managements of cost transfer
  • Manage the implementation of all aspects of the risk function, including implementation of processes, tools and systems to identify, assess, measure, manage, monitor and report risks.
  • Assist in the development of and manage processes to identify and evaluate business areas risks and risk and control self-assessments.
    Manage the process for developing risk policies and procedures, risk limits and approval authorities.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of major civil project engineering
  • Demonstrate leadership, project management, and conflict resolution skills ​​​​​​​
  • Proficient Oracle Primavera Software (P-6 Project Manager) and Microsoft Project. ​​​​​​​
  • Proficient in gathering, maintaining, reporting and analysing schedule data.
  • Individuals may be required to travel within Canada and elsewhere as directed
  • At least 10 years of experience on cost control

Benefits/Package

 Competitive Salary and benefits package

 Professional growth within a dynamic global organisation

 A collaborative and supportive work environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an Cost Control professional looking to take on an exciting role within a huge, international contractor. If you meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to one of the largest bridge projects in North America, we encourage you to apply.

EWI Recruitment is a leading recruitment specialist in the infrastructure sector, connecting top talent with prestigious projects worldwide. With a global reach and extensive industry expertise, we are dedicated to supporting professionals in achieving their career goals.

If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to Bradley at EWI with an updated CV to B.may@ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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