Intermediate Site Cost Specialist

Intermediate Site Cost Specialist

Our Project Controls Team is looking for a Cost Specialist for a multi-billion dollar project located in Ft. Saskatchewan, Alberta.  This position will report to the Project Controls Cost Lead and will be an on-site based position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Cost monitoring for elements of the project including but not limited to the approved budget establishment, weekly and monthly reporting requirements, change management, cost estimates at completion, cost forecast phasing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support Fluor and the Project’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Provide oversight to ensure compliance with established procedures and cost reporting requirements.
• Responsible for understanding the complete scope of work against the project estimate and approved changes.
• Follow Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of the work performed.
• Analyze variances in cost performance against the plan, and communicates the reasons for any variances, in both periodic and total estimate at completion variances.
• Evaluate cost expenditures against project progress.
• Participation and/or facilitation of weekly/monthly meetings.
• Work with project team to identify and raise Project Deviation Notices through Change Management.
• Develop and apply core skills to the job.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments.
• Interface with the project team.

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Qualifications

• Between 5 – 10 years of industry experience working within the cost function
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Significant technical knowledge and practical experience with applicable software systems: Microsoft Office (expertise in Microsoft excel), Change Management process, Cost Analysis, SAP.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.
To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to View email address on trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.