Requisition ID: 85673

Job Category: Project Controls

Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Summary

Hatch is currently looking for a Cost Controller for our Winnipeg office. The successful candidate must be adaptable, self-motivated, have the ability to work both independently as well as in a team environment, and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with both colleagues and external clients through excellent verbal and written communication.

The Cost Controller will be responsible for Cost Control Services including but not limited to those of cost estimating, budget control, cost forecasting, cost trending, cost reporting and cost risk analysis.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a healthy project within the project budget and ensure compliance to project governance

Designs and formulates the financial control for a project and should be able to develop and execute the Cost Management Plan and provide the Project Controls Manager / Project Manager with accurate and up to date cost information to facilitate sound project decision making.

Finalize coding of all detailed estimate line items using baselined project control budget in order to establish package/control budgets.

Monitors planning and project / progress achievements of milestones and using the project schedule to generate data and curves for each cost profile.

Takes part in the financial aspects of the tender process. Assign budget for procurement packages, perform budget reconciliation or scope and pricing and produce reconciliation statement to support recommendations for award.

Reviews payment applications of contractors in compliance with contract agreements and approves payment certificates.

Record and maintain commitments based on procurement contracts, contract amendments, contract change notices, PO revisions

Attend periodic reviews and establish and maintain forecasts for all packages and ensure full coding, based on EPCM status report, expenditures (ex. Project Accountant) and project changes/trends (e.g. Trend and Change Coordinator)

Forecast project contingency requirements, escalation, forex, currencies etc.

Import detailed actual cost and commitment data into cost system and run complete detailed baseline cost report by package

Participate in the trending and change management process and incorporate approved trends into the project estimate at completion.

Update and maintain budget with approved PCNs

Produce cost reports and analyze variances

Generate data and curves for each cost profile (baselines and periodic updates)

Update budget, commitment, forecast, payment and cost statement for monthly report.

Obtain EPCM cost and progress info and update EPCM status report

Attend periodic reviews and establish and maintain forecasts for all packages

Good knowledge of project management principles

Presentation skills

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline or appropriate project related experience

A minimum of 5-10 years experience as a Cost Controller/Cost Technician in a multidiscipline project environment.

Computer literacy

Strong personal commitment to safety

Good analytical, oral and written communication skills

Be fully versed with cost control principles, policies and procedures and financial system

Overview of procurement, contracts, quantity surveying, planning, scheduling and engineering processes and procedures

Working knowledge of Estimating and tendering processes

Good knowledge of project management principles

Computer literacy (MS Office package).

Technical knowledge of building, civil, mechanical and basic knowledge in electrical and Control disciplines.

Interpersonal and effective communication skills

Time management

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Planning and organizing

Budgeting skills

Verbal and written communications

Presentation skills

MS Project Experience

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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