Project Cost Controller

Roe Environmental; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roe Environmental, based in North Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Project Cost Controller for a full-time, on-site role in Squamish. The position focuses on monitoring budgets, tracking costs against forecasts, and delivering regular cost reports to project managers and leadership.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with Excel and ERP/project accounting systems, and the ability to clearly communicate cost information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Monitor budgets, track variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Forecast costs and prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Review invoices and vendor contracts for accuracy.
• Maintain cost control tools and support risk assessments.
• Communicate cost information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in environmental consulting or infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets and track actual costs against forecasts.
• Prepare and update cost estimates and support financial planning.
• Review invoices and vendor contracts; ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify variances and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain cost control tools and support risk and contingency assessment.
• Help ensure projects stay within approved financial parameters.

Skills

Cost control

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Multi-project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP or project accounting systems

Job description

Company Description

Roe Environmental is an independently owned environmental consultancy based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, with a team of over 25 professionals. Formerly known as Sartori Environmental Inc, the firm has more than 15 years of experience delivering reliable, innovative, and responsible environmental solutions. Roe Environmental works at the intersection of science, sustainability, and industrial development, helping clients advance complex projects while honoring environmental legislation and permit conditions. The company’s expertise spans fisheries, wildlife, urban and infrastructure development, regulatory approvals, and environmental construction monitoring. Team members contribute to cost-effective consulting services that support resilient infrastructure and protect ecological values across freshwater and marine environments.

Role Description

The Project Cost Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in Squamish, BC. This role is responsible for monitoring project budgets, tracking actual costs against forecasts, and providing regular cost reports to project managers and leadership. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and updating cost estimates, supporting financial planning, reviewing invoices and vendor contracts, and ensuring accurate cost allocation across projects. The Project Cost Controller will collaborate with project teams to identify cost variances, recommend corrective actions, and contribute to efficient resource utilization. The role also involves maintaining cost control tools, supporting risk and contingency assessments, and helping ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.

Qualifications

• Cost Control and Cost Management skills to monitor budgets, track variances, and implement corrective measures.
• Cost Accounting and Finance skills to support accurate cost allocation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide clear, data-informed recommendations.
• Experience working with project management tools and financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP or project accounting systems).
• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate cost information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in environmental consulting, construction, or infrastructure projects in B.C. is an asset.