Cost Controller

AtkinsRéalis•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Cost Controller to join their growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves maintaining cost control and cost management processes for infrastructure construction projects. The Cost Controller will monitor project performance, prepare cost reports, collaborate with project teams to develop forecasts, manage change orders, and support project controls activities throughout the project lifecycle. They will also provide insights to contract management teams, participate in project meetings, evaluate contractor reporting, and contribute to risk assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technologist (Construction Management Major SAIT/NAIT), or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, preferably supporting infrastructure, transit, transportation, utilities, or major capital construction projects.
Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and risk management.
Demonstrated experience in delivery of construction projects, understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, contractor performance evaluation, progress payments, and project controls integrated reporting.
Proficiency with Advanced Excel and project controls/reporting tools such as InEight, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Maintain cost control and cost management processes for infrastructure construction projects.
Monitor project performance by tracking actual costs, commitments, productivity, and progress against approved budgets.
Prepare cost reports, variance analysis, earned value analysis, forecast updates, cost projections, and performance dashboards for projects.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Discipline Leads to develop accurate forecasts / estimate at completion.
Evaluate, track, and manage change orders, scope changes, and claims, assessing their impact on project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
Support project controls activities to ensure effective cost and schedule impacts are timely captured throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide project controls insights to Construction / Contract Management teams to support contract administration, and contractor performance evaluations.
Participate in project meetings and reviews, providing cost performance updates to support informed decision-making.
Evaluate and interpret contractor reporting along with validation of contractor progress claimed, invoices, accruals, commitments, and cash flow forecasts to ensure accurate project reporting.
Contribute to project risk assessments by identifying potential cost exposures to support successful project delivery.