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Cost Controller - Major Projects
Cost Controller - Major ProjectsPomerleau • Quebec, Capitale-Nationale, CA
Cost Controller - Major Projects

Cost Controller - Major Projects

Pomerleau • Quebec, Capitale-Nationale, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you. The Cost Controller is responsible for making a significant contribution to the cost management of major projects. Reporting directly to the Senior Cost Control Manager – Major Projects, the role carries out analyses and monitors corrective actions related to expense tracking. This role helps prepare budgets and revisions for submission to Project Management, and collects, analyzes, and summarizes information on opportunities and risks to assist decision-making.

Responsibilities

Project Cost Management

  • Ensures the dissemination, explanation, and compliance with consortium management methods. Suggests improvements to the Cost Control Manager when relevant.
  • Maintains constant communication with the Construction, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure proper expense allocation and coherent project management.
  • Prepares budget summaries within their scope and ensures data and assumptions are consistent.
  • Guarantees the reliability of operating results by analyzing :

Remaining expenditures, quantities implemented, key ratios and their evolution

  • Billing discrepancies
  • Operational disputes
  • Equipment
  • Outstanding purchase orders
  • Time tracking for salaried and hourly staff
  • Accrued expenses
  • Ensures proper entity management

  • Analyzing : Monthly financial reports, Overhead costs (staff monitoring, operating expenses), Potential social and environmental risks, Compliance with framework agreements negotiated by the Procurement Department, Various variance accounts (equipment, personnel, etc.)
  • Advisory and Support to Project Management

  • Responds to analysis and summary requests from Project Management in cost control.
  • Proactively conducts various studies or analyses.
  • Participates in team skill development and delivers training on key management points and information system usage.
  • Collaborates with project managers to establish budgets and integrate them into the system.
  • Contribution to Internal Control

  • Participates in audit closing meetings within their scope and ensures effective implementation of recommendations.
  • Carries out specific control missions at the request of the Cost Control Manager and / or Project Control Director.
  • Interactions

  • Frequent contact with Partners’ Finance Departments
  • Project Management, Project Control Department, Administration and Finance team, Construction Directors, Project Managers, Procurement team
  • Internal auditors, Quality auditors
  • Methodology & Processes

  • Develop, implement, and improve project-specific management processes and procedures.
  • Ensure proper application by teams and propose continuous optimizations.
  • Act as the guarantor of the application and evolution of Major Project Management Methods.
  • What you will bring

    Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in management, cost control, finance, accounting, or construction management
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in budget control, financial analysis, and performance monitoring in the construction sector
  • Understanding of project management in consortium or joint venture mode
  • Good knowledge of ERP tools (SAP is a plus)
  • Ability to use Power BI reports (created by the support team) and identify improvement needs & necessary developments to strengthen interfaces and visibility within project teams
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent understanding / adaptability to consortium environments with different partners within the project
  • Mastery of project management methods (EVM, activity forecasting, etc.)
  • Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles
  • Employee stock ownership program
  • Career growth through real development opportunities
  • Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
  • For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

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