GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Location
Montreal, QC
Date Published
02-Jun-2025
Department
Project Administration - Major Projects
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
At Pomerleau, we fully understand that our mission is not just to build infrastructure or erect buildings — it’s to build communities.
As a leader in the construction industry for nearly 60 years, we consistently strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve across Canada.
To do so, we make every effort to listen to their needs, remain mindful of future realities, and innovate to work in a more engaged, collaborative, and sustainable way.
Together, this is how we redefine our practice — for the good of our profession and for generations to come.
What you will do :

Advanced Budget Monitoring :

• Supervise and produce updates of budgets, reforecasts, and end-of-project forecasts.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of quantitative data from the field and partners to produce an accurate spending entitlement calculation.
• Ensure consistency of commitments, incurred costs, and remaining work (quantitative and monetary) in the management system and working/collaboration files.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support :

• Conduct in-depth analyses of variances between planned and actual figures, both to date and at project completion.
• Actively participate in monthly budget control reviews with project management and budget owners.
• Formulate recommendations for budgetary and operational optimizations based on analytical data and field realities, consistently applying a business partner mindset with respect for governance procedures and rules.

Monthly Closures & Compliance :

• Prepare accrued expense items at each period-end (cut-off).
• Collect and audit the quality of quantitative data on physical progress.
• Verify the consistency of spending entitlements, incurred costs, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with procurement and accounting departments to ensure the reliability of analytical accounting data.

Supervision & Coordination :

• Support and supervise the work of cost controllers (junior and intermediate levels).
• Act as a resource person for technical and methodological aspects of cost control on the project.
• Participate in onboarding and training of new cost control team members, supporting the manager when applicable.

Tool & Process Improvement :

• Propose improvements to budget control processes and tools used (Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.).
• Participate in the creation or enhancement of dashboards for monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with the support team to develop automated or customized reports based on identified needs.

This role could be for you if you have :

Education :

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Management Control, or Finance.

Technical Skills :

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience demonstrating advanced expertise in cost control, financial analysis, and budget performance monitoring in the engineering or construction sector.
• Proficiency in project management concepts (EVM).
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, automation; VBA macros are an asset).
• Good knowledge of ERP environments (SAP is an asset) and use of Power BI reporting tools (developed by the support team).
• Strong understanding of project management in consortium or joint venture mode.
• Ability to interpret complex data and formulate clear recommendations.

Behavioral Skills :

• Critical thinking, reliability, rigor, and autonomy.
• Technical leadership and ability to supervise team members.
• Proactivity, prioritization skills, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and collaborative spirit.
• Ability to adapt to complex and changing environments.

Additional Information :

• Work address and location: 500 Saint-Jacques street, Montréal, QC H2Y 1X2.
• Employment conditions: Permanent position based in our regional office in Québec.
• Work schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Advanced level of French required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Proposed salary between $95,000 and $110,000, with eligibility for the bonus and employee share ownership programs.
• Up to 5% RRSP matching after the waiting period.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Comprehensive employer-paid health, medical, and dental coverage.
• Annual salary increases of 2% to 5% based on performance.

Contact Information:

• estelle.lopez@pomerleau.ca
• (514) 789-2728

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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