Cost Controller

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients.  We are looking for a Cost Controller to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Mining Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG’s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Vancouver, BC

Type of Employment: Full Time

Role & Responsibilities:

• Reviews and recommends appropriate actions in the processing of Owner's Cost accounts against best practice methodologies, ensuring compliance against processes and procedures, developing new and required procedures and processes as necessary
• Reviews planned and issued purchase requisitions for goods and services to ensure that they are within the project scope, the approved budget, and that the correct cost coding has been assigned
• Reviews Change Requests, Change Orders and potential changes as applicable and recommends appropriate actions
• Develops, manages and reports on Owner's costs
• Prepares regular periodic and ad-hoc cost reports
• Reviews and recommends payment certificates for approval
• Performs analysis and initiates trends for all potential cost variations or risks
• Performs incurred cost functions and analysis as assigned
• Prepares cost flows as assigned
• Reviews and performs analysis on PCNs
• Performs detailed analysis to estimate trends and forecast final cost
• Develops, implements and hands over efficient forecasting models for use against various Commercial strategies employed by various Contracts
• Prepare reports (weekly, monthly, ad-hoc) and others as required
• Ensures system data and integrity maintained and up to date
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Controls Manager (or designate)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University degree in engineering/business administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost management on large engineering/construction projects with a focus on heavy civil and industrial projects. Site experience an asset. Additional years in other disciplines on large construction project considered an asset
• Knowledge of Cost Management best practices (AACEI, PMI, etc.)
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse work team
• Experience in the use and application of cost management systems. Experience in PM+ or Prism is an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Excel and MS Access
• Strong SAP experience
• Commercially astute individual with a strong background in cost analysis
• Experience in claims management and productivity analysis is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Experience working with (or for) large national and international construction contractors considered an asset
• Experience with multiple contracting models and compensation terms including unit rate, lump sum and reimbursable
• Adaptability to perform in demanding work environments

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.