Cost Specialist

Description

Project

The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site which would have a storage capacity of 250000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.

Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Specialist to join our project controls team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reviewing subcontractor costs with specific expertise in Time & Material (T&M) contract structures. This role involves validating cost submissions ensuring compliance with contract terms identifying cost inefficiencies and supporting commercial negotiations on projects across Canada.

Key Responsibilities :

The successful applicant will :

• Subcontractor Cost Review :
• Review analyze and validate subcontractor cost submissions for accuracy and compliance with T&M contract terms.
• Ensure claimed labor hours equipment rates and material costs are in line with contractual entitlements.
• Verify support documentation such as timesheets invoices purchase orders and equipment logs.
• Cost Control & Tracking :
• Regular monitoring and tracking of committed and actual costs against budgets.
• Prepare cost variance analyses and report on cost trends and deviations.
• Work closely with the Project Controls team Construction Management team and Procurement teams to maintain financial transparency.
• Contract Compliance :
• Ensure subcontractor invoices align with contractual requirements including rate schedules mark-ups and reimbursable terms.
• Support audits and cost reconciliations as needed.
• Assist in change order evaluations and negotiation support from a cost perspective.
• Reporting & Communication :
• Prepare regular cost reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project controls and finance teams with detailed cost insights.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and professionally to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate and review with contractors and subcontractors to implement best practice on cost management.

Requirements

Required Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Benefits

Salary range : CAD 90000 - 130000 / yr

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Abinitio,Heavy Machinery,Airport Security,Contract Attorney,Environmental Science,Heavy Equipment

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1