Project Controls Cost Lead

at  Executrade Consultants Ltd

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project cost management within the industrial construction sector.
• Experience on large infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Experience within EPC projects or leading project controls in engineering or design projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in project cost control software and tools (such as Primavera, Procore, 4castplus, InEight, or equivalent).
• An advanced understanding of cost engineering best practices is required.
• Understanding how to read estimates and convert into budgets.
• Proficient in budget, commitment and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Understand the fundamentals around procurement, subcontracts, and payroll.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proven leadership experience, including the ability to motivate and coordinate teams across multiple projects.
• The ability to work independently to accomplish the tasks assigned.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Suite, with a focus on excel, and Power BI.
• AACEI CCP (Certified Cost Professional) certification would be considered an asset.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and standards (PMBOK, Agile, etc.) is an asset.

• Cost Control Oversight, by developing and maintaining standardized cost control systems and procedures to be implemented across various projects.
• Cost Control Oversight by ensuring consistency in cost control practices and methodologies used by project controls personnel on different projects.
• Cost Control Oversight by collaborating with project controls teams to monitor project budgets, expenses, and cash flow.