Cost Controls Specialist (240222) - Jobs in Kamloops

Job Description

Peter Lucas Project Management is seeking a Cost Control Specialist to join our team. As a group of energetic problem-solvers, we offer a stimulating work environment, professional growth support, competitive compensation, and health and dental benefits.At Peter Lucas who #39;s head office is in Saskatoon, SK (located within Treaty 6 Territory and Homeland of the Metis), we foster inclusive workplaces where employees can excel in careers that align with their natural tendencies and passions. Join us in contributing to a better future while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative community and diverse and interesting projects.The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing cost control, analysis, and forecasting for multiple projects and/or operational departments. Your cost control and analysis expertise will allow you to ensure that the site costs, forecasts, and production/project schedules are tracked accurately and in a timely fashion.You will contribute to the development and regular updates of reports and forecasts to provide financial insight for management personnel. Duties include:

1. Lead Budgeting Process: Manage operations budgeting for designated departments, utilizing forecasting models and analyzing historical data to guide financial planning.
2. Project Budget Support: Assist project teams in developing budgets by clarifying project scope, creating work breakdown structures, and consolidating cost estimates.
3. Budget Monitoring and Analysis: Regularly monitor actual performance against budgets for both operations and projects, updating forecasts as needed and analyzing cost variances to identify and mitigate deviations.
4. Reporting and Communication: Generate regular progress and cost reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, as well as additional reports as requested, to analyze trends and issues. Communicate with key stakeholders to ensure awareness of budget-related matters.
5. Supply Chain and Contractor Management: Support the supply chain team by managing contractor payments, reviewing contract change orders, and validating vendor payment certificates. Develop and report key performance indicators for productivity, progress, and cost.

Hours of work will be 5 Days On / 2 Days Off (8 hr work days) or 4 Days On / 3 Days Off (10 hour work days)- Flexible start and end times. This will be in office local to Kamloops. Must live locally to Kamloops or relocation is required. Salary: Open to wage negotiations based on experience and qualifications.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Peter Lucas Project Management is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project control and/or cost analysis environment with a finance and/or engineering background.

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

• Knowledge and experience using SAP would be an asset.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with in depth knowledge and skill level of Word and Excel.

• Experience in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Power BI are assets.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and business acumen.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities.

• Good judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

• Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community, indigenous groups, employees, colleagues, and service providers/contractors.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dentalamp; Vision)
• Company events
• Wellness program
• Pension Program