Project Cost Controls Lead

Amico Affiliates; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amico Affiliates is seeking a Project Cost Controls Lead in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves leading cost control processes on large infrastructure projects, developing budgets, and managing project changes. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, a post-secondary education in project management or finance, and advanced skills in ERP systems and Excel. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, alongside team management and project leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a Project Cost Controller/Lead.
• Experience on large multidisciplinary projects required.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and budgets for project activities.
• Oversee and manage project budgets ensuring compliance.
• Establish communication channels with project teams.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Financial ERP Systems

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

PMP designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Fusion

Primavera 6 (P6)

Job description

Job Description

Project Cost Controls Lead for Amico Infrastructure Inc, reporting to the Project Controls Manager and General Manager, the Lead Cost Controller will support the business in leading and managing major infrastructure projects in cost controlling, variance analysis, forecasting and reporting. You will be involved in earned value management, change management and risk management, as well as a key interface with the Finance & Accounting department supporting the month‑end process.

Responsibilities

Project Reporting and Communication

• Develop and implement project reporting requirements, including Monthly Performance Reports, status updates, performance review meetings and written deliverables.
• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior leadership, project team members, and external partners/clients.
• Create and execute customized roles and responsibilities for team members while assessing submissions for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Establish cross‑discipline coordination with other teams and individuals, including schedule, risk, document control and reporting specialists and project functions (including commercial and contract administration) to ensure harmonious integration and alignment of efforts.

Cost Estimation and Management

• Develop cost estimates and budgets for project activities, including labour, materials, equipment and sub‑contracted services.
• Utilize extensive cost control expertise to oversee, analyze and manage project and contract budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and promptly identifying any deviations.
• Develop and implement cost management plans, processes, and tools to control project expenditures and minimize associated risks.

Project Change Control

• Establish and conduct internal meetings, reviews, and communications to assess the necessity for and oversee the implementation of modifications to project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Act as the principal assessor of potential changes by analyzing and evaluating them to ascertain their impact on project objectives and overall feasibility, ensuring that changes are socialized, reviewed and approved by appropriate internal and external stakeholders prior to implementation.

Managing/Leading Team

• Nurture the growth and development of team members, including facilitating skill enhancement.
• Support the improvement of existing and development of new cost reporting, including fully integrated cost dashboards.
• Establish clear communication channels between the procurement team, subcontractors, and project managers. Ensure that everyone understands the project’s goals, timelines, and budget limitations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a Project Cost Controller/Lead
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree (project management, finance or business preferred)
• PMP designation preferred or pursuing
• Project management experience on large multidisciplinary projects
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook
• Highly advanced skills in financial ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Excel, Primavera 6 (P6), and cost estimating software
• Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks concurrently, manage time, organize, and set priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with team members
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are a must