Project Cost Controller

Neptune Bulk Terminals•North Vancouver, BC

6h•CA$100,000 - CA$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd. is a leading bulk material export facility located on the North Vancouver waterfront. We are a leading employer on the waterfront, offering competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and a safe, inclusive work environment. Take your career to the next level and join an amazing team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or engineering.
Minimum five (5) years of project cost control experience in a heavy industrial setting or waterfront, mining, rail, or similar operation.
An awareness and understanding of the fundamentals of project management
Excellent knowledge of cost control, project accounting and reporting
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to follow through on all assigned tasks, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently and as a team.
Possess a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills
A proactive, self-starter and a highly motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
A can-do attitude, an appetite for learning, an interest in efficient business processes, a drive for continuous improvements
Familiarity with the different contracting strategies encountered on EPCM projects in North America

Nice To Haves

CPA or PMP designation is preferred.
Experience in JD Edwards, Primavera, Prism, and other cost control software would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers in the development of AFE’s, work orders, and work breakdown structures to accurately track project performance
Advise PMs on under budget or over budget cost in a timely manner and recommend corrective actions
Review project scope change and change order requests for proper justification, schedule impacts, and adequate budget or funding
Participate in ad-hoc meetings with project managers related to project finances
Align project cost reporting with the approved annual budget and control budget
Assist with updating forecasted estimates to completion and ensuring most current information is registered in the company’s financial monitoring system
Perform monthly cost review, and provide variance analysis required for month end reporting
Assist with monthly capital executive summary analysis
Ensure cost controls are in place and effectively implemented to control the cost of the project
Work with PMs to ensure compliance with procurement policy for executing work
Work with AP, to review capex batch payments and ensure vendor invoices are processed on a timely basis
Assist with month end accruals
Support close-out activities on completed projects
Review existing project controls and systems and if necessary, propose additional controls
Assist in new system implementation