Cost Control Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cost Control Lead's key responsibilities are:

• Set cost control guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Control Plan.
• Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, and ensure accuracy of key project metrics.
• Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings.
• Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trends.
• Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, and cost reporting meet specific project requirements.
• Manage detailed financial analysis ensuring that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate control accounts.
• Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and reporting and forecasting as required throughout the project life cycle.
• Directly interfaces with management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Performs cost data analysis and development.
• Performs performance monitoring and coordinates cost/schedule and quantity trends when required.
• Manage SAP Finance system.
• Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the project agreement.
• Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables.
• Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration.
• Contribute to Risk Mitigation Plan.
• Hire, supervise, coach, develop, and mentor project controls personnel.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

• 15 years of experience in Construction with at least 10 years of experience in Cost Control.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with progressive delivery model is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of "Earned Value Management" principles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
• Proven experience and ability in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control.
• Proven ability to effectively lead Cost Control staff.
• Proven strong analytical skills.
• Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Detail oriented and customer focused.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, and/or Accubid.
• Accreditation from AACEI or CIQS is an asset.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. This position is located in Toronto, ON.