Cost Manager

Pomerleau; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit reimbursement

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a senior Cost Manager to join the Project Management team. You will contribute to financial control on major building and infrastructure projects, analyzing budgets and guiding decision-making to optimize costs across client budgets, commitments, forecasts, and schedules.

You will lead the cost control team, develop and implement cost control processes, and collaborate with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams to deliver project value with disciplined cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of PMIS and budgeting processes.
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Basic scheduling knowledge, ideally Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the cost control team on major projects.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate cost control processes.
• Oversee dashboards and identify budget optimization opportunities.
• Align cost forecasts with project schedules (Primavera P6).
• Lead proactive cost management: budgets, contingencies, and penalties.
• Collaborate with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams.

Skills

PMIS

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Cost Manager working within the Project Management team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role in contributing to the financial control and success of major construction projects. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will analyze, develop, and manage budgets while helping project teams make sound financial and business decisions.

This role will be based in Halifax, NS with occasional travel to projects in Moncton, NB and Sydney, NS.

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:


• Budget recalibration


• Strategic contract management


• Overhead cost control


• Management of contractual penalties and variances


• Manage cost contingencies across:


• Client budgets (Estimates)


• Commitments


• 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:


• Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)


• 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:


• SAP


• CMiC


• Procore


• Other enterprise financial and cost control systems


• Familiarity with project controls platforms such as:


• InEight


• CostX


• DESTINI (or similar tools)

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching


• Hybrid work model for corporate roles


• Employee stock ownership program


• Career growth through real development opportunities


• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free


• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.