Project Cost Control Specialist

Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is looking to hire an experienced Cost Control Specialist on rotation basis (10 days on 4 days off or 14 days on 7 days off). Location will be Kamloops, BC!

About the Opportunity
Functionally reporting to the Manager, Cost Control, the Project Cost Control Specialist will serve as a resource for implementing project cost control methods, procedures, and systems on copper mine project near Kamloops, British Columbia. The project is currently in its Detailed Design phase, with work being executed out of Vancouver. Mid-2025 the project will shift to construction at the site near Kamloops. 

Responsibilities
On the project assignment, the Project Cost Control Specialist is accountable for the planning and implementation of effective project cost control resources, processes, and systems on the project, within the standards set by the Director, Project Controls. On a project assignment - either individually, or by directing a consultant:

• Responsible for developing and/or reviewing project cost controls management plans, both internal and from service providers.
• Responsible for preparation and application of the project specific procedures and guidelines for project cost controls in alignment with the Project Procedures Manual (PPM) and project set-up requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring the Projects Group (Projects) Cost Standard is properly applied and followed on the project with respect to project cost control.
• Responsible to manage the project budget, project accruals, and maintain the project cost data in the cost management system (Unifier).
• Responsible for aligning the project work breakdown structure (WBS), code of accounts (COA) and project cost elements (CE), as applicable.
• Responsible for invoice review on project scopes.
• Responsible for Appropriation Request (AR) review and the creation of incurred and cash flow graphs for inclusion in the document.
• Responsible for developing project forecast information and maintaining the data in the cost management system.
• Responsible for appropriate change management (Trends) in advance of PO or contract awards, or any change orders impacting a PO or contract.
• Responsible for the change management of costs, trending against the project baseline
• Responsible to develop and maintain project commitment, incurred and cash flow data.
• Responsible for applying productivity performance and earned value measurement methodology in project analysis.
• Responsible for development, application, and reporting of the project contingency strategy.
• Responsible for developing monthly reports and presentations.
• Responsible to provide support and interface with Project Accounting and/or Business Unit Finance groups, including assistance with project capitalization.
• Responsible for the completion and gathering of all project stage information for inclusion in the in-house project database.

As part of the functional Projects Group:

• Assist with the development, modification and/or implementation of project cost controls techniques and methods.
• Transfer learning from actual project cost control implementation into the improvement of company guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance or business, or diploma in a trade is required.
• 7+ years of project cost control experience, with preference to mining/industrial projects, is required.
• 3+ years of project cost control experience in an Owner’s role is required.
• 1+ years of field experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management and project controls techniques and principles is required.
• Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry is required.
• Experience in both Study and Execution stages of projects is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Experience using cost control software such as Unifier, PRISM or Cleopatra is considered an asset.
• Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset.
• CPA, PEng or AScT registration considered an asset.
• CCP, CEP, PMP or other similar designations considered an asset.

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