Cost Manager

ACI Worldwide; City of Moncton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Cost Manager within the Project Management team to contribute to financial control and success of major construction projects. You will analyze, develop, and manage budgets for projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, helping teams make sound financial decisions.

The role is based in Halifax, NS with occasional travel to Moncton and Sydney. Responsibilities include leading the cost control team, developing processes, maintaining dashboards, and aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or team management role.
• Proficiency with PMIS and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
• Basic knowledge of scheduling, 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 opportunities for budget optimization.
• Ensure application of Major Project Management methods and improvements.
• Collaborate with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams.
• Develop strategic and operational dashboards aligned with business objectives.
• Perform in-depth analysis of project performance.
• Lead proactive cost management activities including budgets, contracts, overhead, and variances.
• Align cost forecasts with project schedules (Primavera P6).
• Assess financial impact of schedule changes.

Skills

PMIS

Excel

PowerPoint

Bilingual (English/French)

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Management, Engineering, or related)

Tools

SAP

CMiC

Procore

InEight

CostX

DESTINI

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)

• 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 oneFor 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. If this speaks to you,