Senior Cost Controller (EPCM projects)

AtkinsRéalis•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis’s Minerals and Metals team in Canada is made up of more than 400 employees who work on large-scale projects to support mining sustainability, pit-to-port opportunities, metallurgical plant engineering, or mine closure and capabilities in the study, design, and construction of mining projects across a wide range of mining and processing methods and commodities. The team combines global-caliber expertise to provide tailored solutions for projects of any size, scope, or complexity. We believe in working openly and transparently, together, delivering world-class projects. We work collaboratively with teams across the world, from Canada to Brazil in the south to India in the east, delivering exceptional value and innovation to our clients. To support our growth initiatives, we are expanding our team and are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and want to add value to project success, both locally and internationally. The Senior Cost Controller (EPCM projects) will provide hands‑on cost control leadership on medium to large EPCM projects, supporting engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and performance analysis, while ensuring consistency with corporate project controls standards and systems. This position works closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Planning/Scheduling, Procurement, and Clients to deliver accurate financial insight and support informed decision‑making. This role will be based in Montreal, Quebec.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
10+ years of experience in cost control/project controls within EPCM / EPC or engineering/construction environments.
Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and change control.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and project cost control systems (i.e. EcoSys, InEight, Procore, Aconex Cost).
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Bilingual English/French.
Knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as the clients and/or suppliers you will interact with are primarily English-speaking and located outside Québec.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and control project budgets, cost forecasts (FAC/EAC), and cash flow for EPCM projects.
Establish and manage project WBS/CBS/cost coding structures and perform cost tracking, variance analysis, trend analysis, and performance reporting (including Earned Value where applicable).
Lead change management, including change orders, transfers, trends, and contingency usage.
Ensure compliance with approved cost control plans, procedures, and governance frameworks.
Set up and maintain cost control systems and tools (e.g., ERP, project controls platforms, reporting dashboards).
Act as a key cost control point of contact for the Project Manager and client.
Mentor and support junior and intermediate Cost Controllers while coordinating effectively with Planning/Scheduling, Estimating, Procurement, and Commercial teams.