Cost Controller

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc.; Delta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 4 weeks

Group insurance

RRSP with DPSP

Telemedicine access

Training and development

Job summary

Employee Benefit Consultants, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional in Delta, BC. You will manage cost controls, budgeting, and scheduling for major infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong financial analysis, English communication, and team collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include budgeting from proposals, tracking costs, and producing executive-ready status reports and dashboards for project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Administration, Finance, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in construction.
• Bilingual is an asset; proficiency in English is required.
• Strong IT skills (MS Office) and project controls software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cost control cycle from project setup through budgets and schedules.
• Calculate the initial budget based on the proposal.
• Track hours, expenses, costs and budget updates.
• Monitor changes and coordinate with the project team.
• Evaluate change requests and their impact on objectives.
• Oversee project progress with discipline managers and cost/schedule controls.
• Forecast remaining costs and necessary provisions and risks with PMs.
• Record and resolve issues relating to budgets and schedules.
• Ensure quality of status reports, executive summaries, and dashboards.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Finance or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project controls software

Job description

Job Description

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

Come move mountains with us!

Responsibilities

• Manage the cost control cycle throughout the project execution, by setting up projects/mandates, tracking budgets and schedules, within the project management system;
• Calculate the initial budget on the basis of the proposal;
• Ensure tracking of hours, expenses, costs and budget updates;
• Monitor changes and coordination with the project team;
• Evaluate change requests, evaluate their impact on project objectives and communicate changes to stakeholders;
• Ensure and manage the project progress monitoring with discipline managers, including cost and schedule controls;
• Ensure follow-up with project managers on regular updates of project forecasts, including periodic assistance in the estimation of remaining project costs, as well as necessary provisions and risks;
• Records and resolves issues relating to project budgets and schedules;
• Ensure the quality of prepared project status reports, executive summaries, and dashboards to provide timely updates on performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Administration, Finance, or Engineering;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the construction industry;
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required;
• Strong personal IT skills (MS Office suite) and relevant software skills specific to project controls.
• Skills and attitudes required
• Interest in numbers and rigorous in analyzing project costs;
• Autonomy;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
• Training and development programs;
• Employee assistance program;
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
• Diverse, innovative, and stimulating environment;
• A company built on values of respect; integrity, and a job well done;
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is $75,000–$115,000. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

EBC welcomes applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive, culturally safe workplace.