Job Summary
The Intermediate Cost Engineer will support a major hydroelectric project in New Brunswick, working two weeks per month at the project office in Fredericton, NB. Travel and lodging expenses are covered. The role involves cost control across engineering, procurement and construction (EPC / EPCM) activities, budget development, cost performance monitoring, trend analysis, and reporting. The engineer collaborates with planners, estimators, procurement teams, and construction staff to ensure accurate and timely cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Control & Budget Management
- Track commitments, actuals, and incurred costs against approved budgets.
- Monitor cost performance across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Validate invoices, progress claims, and contractor payment applications against work performed.
Cost Reporting
Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports, including cost summaries, variance analysis, and forecast updates.Highlight cost trends, deviations from budget, and potential risks to the project team.Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts and cost‑to‑complete analyses.Change & Trend Management
Support the evaluation of change notices, change orders, and potential trends.Analyze cost impacts of scope changes, schedule delays, and productivity variances.Maintain the change management log and ensure alignment with project controls procedures.Earned Value Management (EVM)
Assist in performing EVM calculations and support integration between cost and schedule.Analyze cost and schedule variances and prepare performance indices (CPI, SPI).Collaborate with the planning team to ensure accurate progress measurement.Data Management & Cost Systems
Maintain project cost databases and ensure data accuracy and integrity.Support implementation and use of cost control software / tools such as Excel (advanced), ERP systems, and project controls platforms (e.g., Prism, EcoSys, SAP).Assist in developing cost tracking templates and reporting dashboards.Project Coordination
Work closely with project managers, discipline leads, procurement, and contractors to validate cost information.Participate in project progress meetings and provide cost insights.Support internal and external audits related to cost control.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.Minimum 4 years of experience in cost control, cost engineering, or project controls.Experience in EPC / EPCM projects in mining, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards).Capability to work with cost control systems such as Prism, EcoSys, SAP, or Oracle.Understanding of project progress measurement, forecasting, and change management processes.Willingness and ability to travel and spend 2 weeks a month in Fredericton, NB.Additional Information
Sponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this position.
Compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and location, within the range of CAD 70,000 to CAD 110,000 per year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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