Cost Controller

LJB Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Canada, Inc. is hiring a Cost Controller in Calgary, AB to lead cost control for infrastructure projects. The role requires 5+ years in cost control, strong Excel skills, and experience with project controls tools.

You will work with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to forecast costs and manage change orders. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate reporting, risk assessment, and proactive cost management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring on-budget delivery and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost control and project controls in infrastructure/construction.
• Understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, and contractor performance evaluation.
• Proficiency with Advanced Excel and project controls/reporting tools (InEight, Primavera P6, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost control and cost management processes for infrastructure construction projects.
• Track actual costs, commitments, productivity, and progress against budgets; prepare cost reports and dashboards.
• Evaluate change orders, scope changes, and claims and forecast their impact on budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads to develop forecasts and estimates at completion.
• Support contract administration and contractor performance evaluations through project controls insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

InEight

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Canada, Inc., is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.

Within our Underground Services Practice, we are seeking a Cost Controller in Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will have with 5+ years demonstrated experience in delivery of construction projects, understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, contractor performance evaluation, progress payments, and project controls integrated reporting.

Annual Compensation:

$105,000 - $137,700 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefit Information:

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Cost Controller Essential Functions:

• Maintain cost control and cost management processes for infrastructure construction project.
• Monitor project performance by tracking actual costs, commitments, productivity, and progress against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, earned value analyses, forecast updates, cost projections, and performance dashboards for project.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Discipline Leads to develop accurate forecasts/estimates at completion.
• Evaluate, track, and manage change orders, scope changes, and claims, assessing their impact on project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Support project controls activities to ensure effective cost and schedule impact timely captured throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide project controls insights to Construction/Contract Management teams to support contract administration and contractor performance evaluations.
• Participate in project meetings, project reviews, and cost performance updates to support informed decision-making.
• Evaluate and interpret contractors’ reporting along with validation of contractor progress claimed, invoices, accruals, commitments, and cash flow forecasts to ensure accurate project reporting.
• Contribute to project risk assessments by identifying potential cost exposures to support successful project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cost Controller Essential Credentials:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Cost Control and Project Controls, preferably supporting infrastructure, transit, transportation, utilities, or major capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of construction projects, understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, contractor performance evaluation, progress payments, and project controls integrated reporting.
• Proficiency with Advanced Excel and project controls/reporting tools such as InEight, Primavera P6, and Power BI.

Core Skills:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

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