Project Cost Controller - Turnaround

Airswift is seeking a Project Cost Controller - Turnaround to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on a 1-year contact role.

Key Responsibilitie

sLeadershi

• pAct as a primary point of contact for cost-control matters
• .Develop and implement cost control strategies, processes, and tools to support turnaround objectives aligned with organizational standards
• .Monitor overall cost control performance and provide coaching, training, and support as needed

.Cost Management and Reportin

• gSupport preparation and management of project budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate and project objectives
• .Review and support development of budgets, WBS, AFE submissions, and SAP uploads to ensure alignment with organizational standards
• .Ensure accurate and timely budget forecasting, including identification of risks and opportunities
• .Review and validate daily cost tracking updates, forecasts, and variances
• .Prepare high-level cost reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, summarizing key metrics, risks, and recommendations

.Risk Management and Decision Suppor

• tIdentify and support mitigation of cost-related risks, including scope changes, PO commitments, and vendor performance issues
• .Provide decision support to the Project Manager and turnaround leadership team by analyzing cost trends, variances, and forecasts
• .Ensure project changes are incorporated into forecasts and aligned with project objectives and budgets

.Process Improvement and Governanc

• eEnsure adherence to cost control processes, policies, and standards
• .Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost control processes, tools, and reporting
• .Collaborate with the project team to explore opportunities for automation and integration of tools (e.g., Prism, SAP, SharePoint)

.Stakeholder Collaboratio

• nWork closely with planners, supply chain, and other project team members to ensure cost control processes are integrated into overall project planning and execution
• .Support the Project Manager in stakeholder engagement and communication

.Post-Turnaround Analysis and Benchmarkin

• gLead post-turnaround cost reviews, analyzing variances between estimates and actuals
• .Collaborate with the Analyst to develop benchmarking data for future turnarounds, including cost per DFL and other key metrics
• .Present findings and recommendations to senior management to inform future planning and budgeting

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Key Tas

• ksAFE, CEST, and WBS manageme
• ntReview budget CEST and ensure compliance with internal requirements and standar
• dsEnsure the WBS is detailed and aligned with the scope of work, enabling accurate cost tracking and reporting at all leve
• lsDevelop a robust cost coding structure aligned with the WBS, SAP, and other systems to ensure consistency in tracking and reporti
• ngProvide AFE supplement support as requir

edCost Reporti

• ngDaily reporting on overall project cos
• tsCommunication of key trends, risks, and opportuniti
• esReview of daily burn rates and progress achiev

edSpend Manageme

• ntDevelop and maintain spend profil
• esForecast remaining spe
• ndMonitor purchase orders, contracts, and commitments to ensure alignment with budget and accurate forecasti
• ngEnsure ETC and EAC are communicated and updat

edProject Change Manageme

• ntSupport project change management, including supplemen
• tsIdentify key trends, risks, and opportunities based on discovered wo
• rkAlign PO changes with WBS, project forecast, and budg
• etPerform variance analysis (cost and progress impact
• s)Monitor trends in scope, labor, and material costs to identify potential overruns early and take corrective acti

onPerformance Tracki

• ngKPI tracki
• ngUse Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to measure project performance by comparing actual costs, planned costs, and earned val

uePost-Turnarou

• ndLead post-turnaround benchmarking activiti