Cost Lead

We are proudly supporting a major Canadian Energy construction project based in the Edmonton AB, and are seeking a senior, hands-on Cost Lead to join the site-based project controls team. This role is suited to an experienced cost professional who is currently active in a Cost Lead or equivalent role, has led cost teams on large-scale energy based construction projects, and brings strong field-based experience from within the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industry.

The Cost Lead will work closely with the on-site Project Controls Manager and play a key role in coordinating cost activities across multiple disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders.

The Ideal Profile

This role is best suited to a project-oriented leader with a strong background in construction-phase cost control, who has demonstrated the ability to manage complexity, lead teams in the field, and deliver accurate, timely cost information on large capital projects from within the local Canadian Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical market.

We are particularly interested in candidates who :

• Have 10 years of cost engineering experience, including recent experience as a Cost Lead or equivalent senior role
• Have led cost functions on large or mega construction projects (one major project or multiple large projects) from within the local Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Industry.
• Are currently hands-on in cost leadership, rather than relying on experience from earlier career stages
• Bring field-based construction experience
• Have led on-site teams and coordinated multiple direct and indirect reports in a complex project environment
• Are comfortable working closely with a team including Project Controls who oversees the broader control’s function

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Additional Considerations

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity in a long term contract to take on a visible leadership role on a major construction project, working within an established project controls team and contributing directly to cost performance, forecasting accuracy, and project outcomes.

Our role in supporting  diversity  and  inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.