Cost Controller

Green Infrastructure Partners; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A construction services company in Canada seeks a Corporate Controller to manage financial performance related to construction projects. Responsibilities include tracking budgets, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates possess a university degree, CA designation, and 5+ years of relevant experience in cost control within construction. Expected salary ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, with additional performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction cost control experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional experience in cost management for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage financial performance of construction projects.
• Ensure cost, quality, and timeline goals are met.
• Oversee cost control from project start to finish.

Skills

Cost control systems knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Construction project management

Knowledge of P6

Education

University degree

Professional accounting designation (CA preferred)

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance the Corporate Controller will work closely with the Finance Team.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

• Tracking, managing, and forecasting the financial performance of our construction projects.
• Applying sound decision-making abilities, ensuring that cost, quality, and timeline goals are met.
• Working closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams to ensure that every dollar is accounted for and every resource is used efficiently.
• Advising on construction materials and their cost implications.
• Checking for construction compliance and verifying financial alignment.
• Ensuring that all financial aspects meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing cost control on construction project from start to finish.
• Communicating effectively with construction crews regarding budgets and spending.
• Striving to keep our construction projects financially on track and aligned with regulatory standards.
• Applying proactive cost control to ensure successful project delivery, from planning to final completion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• University degree and professional accounting designation (CA preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• Educational and experience requirements include a relevant degree 5 or more years similar construction cost control experience.
• Equivalent combinations of training and/or related experience will be considered.
• Sound knowledge of cost control systems, principles and practices required.
• Working knowledge of P6.
• Professional experience overseeing construction project from a cost management perspective.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $70,000-$120,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI Disclosure): AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.