Cost Controller - PL#98111

Peter Lucas Project Management Inc.•Saskatoon, SK

About The Position

Peter Lucas Project Management is a leader in project delivery, investing in people, community, and technology to deliver gold-standard execution across industrial projects. We are currently seeking a Cost Controller to join our team. This role offers exposure to a dynamic project environment with strong professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture. We provide competitive benefits, career growth potential, and long-term job stability within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

3–10+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, or project accounting (industrial, mining, construction, or oil & gas preferred)
Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking principles
Experience supporting large-scale capital or maintenance projects
Proficiency with cost control systems and project management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Prism, EcoSys, JDE, or similar)
Experience with earned value management (EVM) and variance analysis
Ability to prepare and interpret cost reports, forecasts, and performance dashboards
Strong skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, reporting tools)
Knowledge of change management and project change control processes
Familiarity with procurement, invoicing, and contract support functions
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and financial accuracy
Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, planners, engineers, and procurement teams
Strong communication skills for reporting risks, variances, and recommendations
Post-secondary education in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with cost tracking, reporting, and overall project financial performance
Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Track actuals against budget and provide variance analysis and reporting
Assist in managing project progress reporting, including cost, schedule, and performance indicators
Monitor and control project scope, costs, changes, and resource allocations
Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and project control deliverables for stakeholders
Support change management processes, including review and tracking of change requests and baseline adjustments
Identify cost risks, savings opportunities, and support mitigation strategies
Assist with procurement and invoice tracking to ensure accurate cost capture and processing
Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate resource loading and cost forecasting