Cost Controller

AtkinsRéalis • Calgary, AB

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Cost Controller to join their growing team based in Calgary, Alberta. The Cost Controller will be part of a high-performing project team that will be based in their downtown Calgary office. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, connecting people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. They are committed to leading their clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for the planet and its people. They create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems, deploying global capabilities locally to clients and delivering unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset. The company was created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost control or project accounting, preferably in infrastructure or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost allocation, and financial risk management.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, Primavera, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost control systems and procedures.
• Track and analyze project expenditures against budget and forecast.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.
• Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to update forecasts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate change orders and their financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement and contract management teams with cost-related insights.
• Participate in project meetings to provide financial guidance and updates.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing invoices, accruals, and cash flow projections.
• Maintain accurate records of project budgets, actuals, and forecasts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee recognition
• Flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs
• Diverse opportunities for training and professional development
• Hybrid working culture
• Generous time-off policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees