Cost Analyst

Bechtel•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$91,300 - CA$139,200•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is seeking a Cost Analyst who will be responsible for cost engineering, cost analysis/control for a large scale project on the Ontario Line Program. The individual will support the project organizational and administrative activities. Provides generally non-routine cost engineering, identifies, examines, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering problems. The ideal candidate will have the right to live and work in Canada and current or previous experience managing estimating departments on large infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Management and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant project controls experience with an emphasis on project planning in the Engineering and Construction industry.
Experience performing statistical analysis, and computer operations, or skilled in understanding technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Knowledge in the use of computers for executing work processes.
Basic level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Right to live and work in Canada.
Current or previous experience managing estimating departments on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing cost data and analysis for the elevated guideway and station package under supervision from a Lead Cost engineer.
Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training programs.
Develops and applies unit rates (cost and jobhours) to quantity takeoffs and to otherwise developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty as presented by the tunnel and trackwork contractors.
Prepares specific budgets in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
Prepare and coordinate monthly invoices and cost reports.
Assists in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications, including the consistent use of applicable procedures.
Independently provides financial reporting and trending, with oversight.
Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. This includes training in the proper use and definitions for the cost accounts.
Investigates the requirements for estimating and/or cost control data for a specific discipline/other specialty application.
Collects and classifies cost engineering data.
Performs data analysis and development.