Job Title: Cost Controller
Location: Vancouver, BC (100% On-Site)
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract, with Possible Extension
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $45-60/hour

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support the financial oversight of a major engineering/construction project within the mining sector. In this role, you will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in managing Owner’s Cost accounts, while providing insightful analysis to support decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ cost management experience, ideally on large-scale mining projects in an owner’s team capacity.
• Knowledge of cost management best practices (AACEI, PMI, etc.).
• Proficiency in cost management systems; experience with PM+ or Prism preferred.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Access.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Commercially astute with strong cost analysis skills; claims management and productivity analysis experience is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with multiple contracting models (unit rate, lump sum, reimbursable).
• Adaptable and able to perform under demanding conditions.
  Job Type: Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 12 months
  Pay: $45.00-$60.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Cost management: 5 years (preferred)
• Heavy Industrial: 5 years (preferred)
• Mining: 3 years (preferred)
• Primavera P6: 4 years (preferred)

Location:

• Vancouver, BC (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Review and recommend actions on Owner’s Cost accounts, ensuring compliance with best practices and internal procedures.
• Evaluate purchase requisitions to confirm alignment with project scope, budget, and cost coding.
• Assess and provide recommendations on Change Requests, Change Orders, and potential changes.
• Develop, manage, and report on Owner’s costs, including periodic and ad-hoc cost reports.
• Review and recommend payment certificates for approval.
• Analyze and track cost variations, risks, and trends; prepare cost flow forecasts.
• Conduct detailed analysis on Project Change Notices (PCNs) to estimate trends and forecast final costs.
• Create and hand over efficient forecasting models to support various contract strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date system data and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Controls Manager.