Turnaround Cost Engineer

Brunel; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Turnaround Cost Engineer to support major turnaround projects in a complex industrial environment in Canada. You will deliver cost control, forecasting, and financial analysis to enable disciplined project execution, partnering with planning, procurement, and finance teams.

The role requires a senior cost engineer with a strong background in cost estimating, EVM, and change management, proficiency with SAP, Excel, Primavera P6, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance or business.
• 10+ years in cost engineering or project controls in turnarounds.
• Experience in refinery/mining/petrochemical assets is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, P6 and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update cost estimates for turnaround scopes.
• Track forecasts, accruals, and variance; manage cost performance.
• Review commitments, POs, work orders, and invoices per process.
• Prepare cost reports and dashboards showing trends and risks.
• Support cost risk analysis, contingency planning, and forecast management.
• Interface with contractors and vendors for cost updates.
• Support close-out, final cost reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Improve cost control processes and reporting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

Primavera P6

Power BI

Prometheus

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Turnaround Cost Engineer to support the successful planning, execution, and close-out of major turnaround activities within a complex industrial environment. This role is responsible for delivering accurate cost control, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis to ensure disciplined project execution and strong financial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with execution, planning, scheduling, procurement, contracting, and finance teams to provide cost transparency, identify risks, and support informed decision-making throughout the turnaround lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update cost estimates for turnaround scopes throughout planning and execution phases.
• Perform cost tracking, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis throughout turnaround execution.
• Manage commitments, purchase orders, work orders, and invoice validation in alignment with established financial processes.
• Prepare routine cost reports, dashboards, and performance updates highlighting trends, risks, and forecast changes.
• Support contingency planning, cost risk analysis, and forecast management activities.
• Interface with contractors and vendors to review cost performance, progress updates, and forecast accuracy.
• Support turnaround close-out activities, including final cost reconciliation, documentation, and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes, systems, and reporting standards.
• Identify and escalate cost risks, trends, and control gaps proactively.
• Partner with turnaround, maintenance, planning, and scheduling teams to ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and cost.
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including bid evaluations, invoice reviews, and commercial compliance.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to junior cost control professionals where required.
• Deliver accurate cost forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and performance reporting throughout all project phases.
• Support budget planning and financial assurance activities while maintaining compliance with company standards and audit requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, or industrial project environments.
• Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, mining, or other large industrial operations is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, earned value management, and change management practices.
• Proficiency with SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Prometheus, or other cost and reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, financial discipline, and operational excellence.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior cost control professionals is considered an asset.
• Willingness to support extended or flexible work hours during turnaround execution periods.

What We Offer

Brunel provides the opportunity to work on major projects with leading organizations in mining, energy, infrastructure, and related technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful assignments that support project execution, operational readiness, and long-term business success.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best organizations in the business. With decades of experience across mining, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and related technical sectors, Brunel provides recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at a high level of quality.