Junior Site Cost Specialist

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Our Project Controls Team is looking for a Cost Specialist for a multi-billion dollar project located near 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. Specific focus on cost forecasts and cash flows associated with Indirect Contract types will be the individual’s main priority.

Principal Job Duties & 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 – specifically those associated with field indirect costs.
• 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.
• Generate and update construction cost forecast scorecards and cost reports.
• Participation and/or facilitation of weekly/monthly cost or change management 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

While working on project site locations, workspace conditions can vary which may include, but not limited to, temporary office facilities, various levels of outside weather, and transportation to and from work location.

Basic Job Requirements

• 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 software knowledge and practical experience with applicable 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.

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!