Project Cost Controller

Andritz AG; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pointe-Claire is seeking a Project Cost Controller to oversee financial execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have strong client liaison and project management skills, with experience in SAP. Responsibilities include tracking project costs, reporting, and cash flow forecasting. This role offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and a hybrid work model. Bilingual French and English is a requirement.

Benefits

Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance

Pension plan

Hybrid work mode

Performance share plan

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Strong client liaison skills and project management abilities.
• Good understanding of the project or construction industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables.
• Understanding of business-related commercial and financial topics.
• Knowledge of insurance and contractual topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project cost tracking and controlling.
• Internal and external project reporting.
• Create and maintain projects in SAP.
• Produce project milestone invoices.
• Forecast project cash flow.
• Manage foreign currency and hedging.
• Prepare change orders and claims.
• Risk mitigation support.

Skills

Client liaison skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

SAP experience

Advanced Excel

Financial topics knowledge

Bilingual French/English

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job title: Project Cost Controller

Job family: Project & Site Management

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Pointe-Claire, Quebec, CA

Location type: Location Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

As the first equipment manufacturer in Canada and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines and generators, ANDRITZ Canada has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Canada, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, a clean future, and the maintenance of a proud Canadian's expertise.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

The Project Cost Controller works alongside the Project Manager to oversee the proper execution of the project. The following responsibilities form the core of this role: Their tasks are of mainly Financial and to a lesser extent Commercial/Contractual nature

Responsibilities

• Project cost tracking and controlling;
• Project reporting (internal and external);
• Create and maintain projects in SAP;
• Produce project milestone invoice in accordance with project terms and conditions;
• Project Cash Flow forecasting;
• Foreign currency management (hedging);
• Change management, including preparation of change order request and claims in front of customers or suppliers and insurers;
• Risk mitigation and support of project strategy;
• Prepare request and follow up for Bonds and Letter of credits.

Why do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, but also values! Beyond your skills, we are looking for someone who is motivated, positive, and ready to invest in the team. Your commitment to ethics and quality will make a real difference at Andritz.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

Qualifications

• Strong client liaison skills, project management and team leadership;
• Good understanding of the project or Construction industry;
• Good communication skills (oral & written);
• Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and in cross functional teams;
• SAP or other ERP experience;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP + SUMIF formulas, Pivot tables);
• Knowledge of business-related commercial and financial topics;
• Knowledge of insurance and contractual topics is an asset;
• Project Management skills (an asset);
• Bilingual French/English.

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• Pension plan;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Performance share plan;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?

ANDRITZ Canada is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

ANDRITZ is:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33 200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide including more than 600 in Canada
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

*Legal status to work in Canada is required.