Cost Controller

Cost Controller
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Job detailsPosted
13 November 2026
Start date
01 January 2027
Salary Range: CAD $85 to $95 per hour
Location: Calgary
Job type Contract
Discipline Project Controls and Estimating
Reference171145
Job Function Cost Controller
Job descriptionJob DetailsTRS Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Cost Controller for a contract opportunity supporting a major Canadian engineering and project-delivery organization. This role will contribute to complex mining, metals, energy or infrastructure assignments from Calgary, Alberta.
Contract position based in Calgary, Alberta
Target hourly pay range: CAD $85 to $95
Approximately 12 to 15 years of relevant experience required
Brief DescriptionThe Cost Controller will work within a multidisciplinary project environment to deliver safe, practical and high-quality engineering or design solutions. The assignment may support studies, detailed design, project execution and construction support across large and small capital projects.
Major Responsibilities
Maintain project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts and estimate-at-completion reporting.
Support progress measurement, earned value, change control and trend management processes.
Reconcile project data and produce accurate weekly and monthly performance reports.
Work closely with project managers and discipline leads to identify variances and emerging risks.
Qualifications
Relevant engineering degree, engineering technology diploma or equivalent discipline-specific education.
Approximately 12 to 15 years of directly related experience in consulting, EPC, EPCM, industrial, mining, energy or infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, standards, design practices and quality requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Professional registration or eligibility for registration in the applicable Canadian province is preferred for engineering roles.
Relevant industry software experience appropriate to the discipline and role.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race;
color;
age;
sex;
sexual orientation;
gender identity;
religion;
nationalorigin;
disability;
veteran status;
genetic information;
or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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