Pursuit Cost Controller at Arcadis

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 26

Salary

97000.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantity surveying, Project management, Engineering, Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Cost estimation, Data analysis, Financial reporting, RFP/RFQ management, Work breakdown structures, Cost breakdown structures, Communication, Analytical skills, Attention to detail

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Mobility Canada is looking for a Pursuit Cost Controller to join our growing commercial team in the Calgary or Toronto office. The successful candidate will work alongside the Commercial Director in the preparation of Design and Engineering pursuit (RFP/RFQ) submissions and will be responsible for preparing top-down fee estimates and bottom-up fee estimates, analysing data by role, location, company, level and effort, reviewing and analysing rates, and analysing data using Power BI. The role also involves using internal pricing bid books and preparing pursuit committee presentations for leadership approval. Role accountabilities: In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and understanding RFPs and RFQs, creating work breakdown structures, and developing cost breakdown structures to support pursuit opportunities. You will work closely with our Design and Engineering teams globally for each RFP/RFQ submission, and you will also liaise with subconsultants to clarify scope splits and rates. Creating detailed estimates of hours required per package or work element will be a key part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will process and verify invoices in a timely and accurate manner, classify costs appropriately, and prepare financial reports to support effective project management. In this role, you will assist in preparing scopes of work for Project Manager review and maintain comprehensive project records, including contracts, joint venture agreements, subconsultant agreements, and change orders. You will also track and maintain a historical cost database of previous pursuits to inform future estimates and decision-making. Qualifications & Experience: * 2-3 years experience in quantity surveying, project management or engineering * Proficiency with Excel (Formulas & PowerQuerey) and Power BI * Proven ability to work in a team environment demonstrating excellent communication skills * Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $97,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role. #LI-AL5

Responsibilities

The Pursuit Cost Controller will prepare top-down and bottom-up fee estimates for design and engineering proposals while analyzing data to support commercial decision-making. They will also manage financial reporting, process invoices, and maintain historical cost databases to inform future pursuit strategies.