Project Cost Control Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cost Control Specialist for a mining project near Kamloops, BC. This role involves managing project cost control systems and processes. Applicants should have significant experience in project cost control, preferably in the mining sector, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers a rotation schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off, or 14 days on and 7 days off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project cost control experience, preferably in mining.
• 3+ years of experience in an Owner’s role.
• 1+ years of field experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review project cost controls management plans.
• Manage project budget and maintain cost data in the management system.
• Develop monthly reports and presentations.

Skills

Project management techniques

Cost control methods

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Unifier

MS Project

Primavera 6

Job description

Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is looking to hire an experienced Cost Control Specialist on a rotation basis (10 days on 4 days off or 14 days on 7 days off). Location will be Kamloops, BC!

About the Opportunity
Functionally reporting to the Manager, Cost Control, the Project Cost Control Specialist will serve as a resource for implementing project cost control methods, procedures, and systems on a copper mine project near Kamloops, British Columbia.

Responsibilities
The Project Cost Control Specialist is accountable for the planning and implementation of effective project cost control resources, processes, and systems on the project, within the standards set by the Director, Project Controls. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and/or reviewing project cost controls management plans.
• Preparing and applying project-specific procedures and guidelines for project cost controls.
• Ensuring the Projects Group (Projects) Cost Standard is properly applied and followed on the project.
• Managing the project budget, project accruals, and maintaining project cost data in the cost management system (Unifier).
• Aligning the project work breakdown structure (WBS), code of accounts (COA), and project cost elements (CE), as applicable.
• Reviewing invoices on project scopes.
• Reviewing Appropriation Requests (AR) and creating incurred and cash flow graphs.
• Developing project forecast information and maintaining data in the cost management system.
• Applying change management (Trends) in advance of PO or contract awards, or any change orders impacting a PO or contract.
• Developing and maintaining project commitment, incurred, and cash flow data.
• Applying productivity performance and earned value measurement methodology in project analysis.
• Developing and reporting on the project contingency strategy.
• Developing monthly reports and presentations.
• Providing support and interface with Project Accounting and/or Business Unit Finance groups.
• Gathering all project stage information for inclusion in the in-house project database.

As part of the functional Projects Group, the specialist will assist with the development, modification, and implementation of project cost controls techniques and methods, and transfer learning from actual project cost control implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance, or business, or diploma in a trade is required.
• 7+ years of project cost control experience, with preference to mining/industrial projects, is required.
• 3+ years of project cost control experience in an Owner’s role is required.
• 1+ years of field experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and project controls techniques and principles is required.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry is required.
• Experience in both Study and Execution stages of projects is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Experience using cost control software such as Unifier, PRISM, or Cleopatra is considered an asset.
• Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset.
• CPA, PEng, or AScT registration considered an asset.
• CCP, CEP, PMP, or other similar designations considered an asset.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits. David Aplin & Associates Inc. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.