Cost Control Analyst - Services

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is recruiting a Cost Control Analyst for our Horizon Project site. You will support resource costing, progress and performance forecasting, and financial reporting with emphasis on timeliness and accuracy.

Based on a 4/3 work schedule at the Horizon Site, you will collaborate with Finance to manage budgets, cost codes, POs, and billing processes, while ensuring proper cost allocation and KPI reporting for ongoing projects across Canada.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; degree or diploma in a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in project administration or cost control.
• Skills: MS Office, Power BI, ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance to develop and manage annual operating budgets.
• Maintain RMS cost code structures and mappings.
• Provide LEMS, billing, and time-entry support; troubleshoot inquiries and invoicing issues.
• Prepare and distribute daily cost reports during turnaround events for cost visibility.
• Oversee monthly equipment billing within LEMS and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Review equipment repair costs and ensure proper cost coding and billing reconciliation.
• Investigate billing discrepancies and resolve cost issues involving owned/third-party assets.
• Submit PO requisitions and ensure timely processing; review POs per contract requirements.
• Serve as liaison between site operations and corporate finance to resolve financial/admin matters.
• Support continuous improvement in project controls, cost management, and reporting processes.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Power Bi

ERP systems knowledge (SAP preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Degree or Diploma in related field preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just maintain assets, we extend their life and maximize their value. As part of our Services Division, you’ll contribute to critical work across the region, supporting sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and sustaining capital.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Cost Control Analyst supporting our CNRL Horizon Site. Reporting to the Project Lead and Site Manager, the incumbent will support resource costing, progress and performance, forecasting and reporting with focus on timeliness and accuracy.

This role is based in our Horizon Project on a 4/3 work schedule

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Collaborate with Finance to support the development and management of annual operating budgets
• Maintain and administer Resource Management System (RMS) cost code structures and mappings
• Provide LEMS, billing, and time-entry support, including troubleshooting contract-related inquiries, third-party invoicing issues, CLAC agreement questions, missing work orders, and coordination with Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Prepare and distribute daily cost reports during turnaround events, ensuring timely and accurate project cost visibility
• Reconcile procurement card (PCard) transactions and ensure compliance with company policies
• Oversee monthly equipment billing processes within LEMS, including verification, approval, and coordination between operational and billing teams
• Review equipment repair and maintenance costs, validate site approvals, provide appropriate cost coding, and ensure accurate cost allocation and billing reconciliation
• Investigate billing discrepancies, calculate variances, and resolve equipment cost issues involving owned and third-party assets
• Prepare month-end reporting packages, including accruals, key performance indicator (KPI) scorecards, and financial summaries
• Support financial variance analysis by providing actual cost data and related reporting insights
• Submit purchase order (PO) requisition files and ensure timely processing
• Review, code, and approve purchase orders in accordance with contractual requirements and delegated authority limits
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on open commitments, invoice delays, and closeout activities
• Serve as the primary liaison between site operations and corporate finance teams, ensuring effective communication and resolution of financial and administrative matters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project controls, cost management, billing accuracy, and financial reporting processes

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education : High School Diploma required. Degree or Diploma from a University or Business College in a related field is
• preferred
• Experience : 3+ years of experience in project administration, cost control
• Skills :
  • Advanced MS Office
  • Power Bi
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from people with disabilities. Accomodations are available on request to your recruiter for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.