HR Project Partners is currently accepting resumes for a Bilingual Cost Controller on behalf of one of our clients. The ideal candidate would have 5+ years’ relevant Cost Control experience in a project environment.  This position requires fluency in French and English.

This position is in Montreal, QC.  This is a contract for one (1) year with the possibility of an extension. Hybrid work between home and the Montreal office will be offered.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that Budget is properly utilized for Work; Drive the Budget Change (i.e., Change Management) procedure to attain approval/funding for Work not included in the Control Budget.
• Maintain cost stewardship files and registers to manage/track/report Control Budget utilization/transfers by WBS Cost Code (e.g., Allowance accounts).
• Report on variances to the Control Budget. Execute contractor commitments with the prescribed Control Budget.
• Identify ‘Trends’ impacting the Budget through analyzing cost information (reports and KPI’s) and interfacing with the Project Management Team and contractors.
• Develop ‘Forecast at Completion’ based on approved budget changes and Trends.
• Flag early signs of cost risk (e.g., ‘Watchlists’). Log Trends and Watchlists in the appropriate register; support team discussions for edits/additions.
• Develop cost profiles in alignment with the Schedule. Provide periodic Time-Phased Budgets to Finance, report on variances to this Cost Baseline.
• Interface and establish a relationship with contractor cost control team; work with contractor cost controller(s) to establish accurate and efficient project reporting and KPI's.
• Review and analyze contractor cost reports to assess performance and forecast impacts; ensure contract cost reporting requirements are met. Evaluate proposed change orders; analyze/challenge legitimacy and accuracy of proposed cost impacts. Raise Purchase Requisitions and manage PO’s.
• Assess incurred costs for various contract types considering money expended, the value of work done, earned value, rules of credit, progress between milestones, etc. Develop accruals for issuance to Finance.
• Steward Budget and Forecast in Base Currency; Convert to CAD Equivalent at Project FX Rates. Monitor FX impacts to support required Budget Changes (re. FX Allowance).
• Publish monthly Cost Reports based on prescribed templates (re. Approved Changes, Current Budget, Committed / Incurred / Expended costs, Trends, Forecast at Completion, Cost Curve - Profile vs. Baseline, Variance Analysis, KPI’s, etc.).
• Drive the Cost Control function utilizing the defined WWRP Cost Control Procedure, Work Instructions, and systems (i.e. SAP, CMS, MS Excel).
• Support the Change Management Procedure in consultation with the Change Management Coordinator.
• Support estimating exercises in consultation with the Estimating Team (e.g., rebase line estimates; Small Estimate Form (SEF) Procedure).
• Support Program Cost Control. Coordinate with the Cost Control Manager in supporting internal/external requirements/requests from various stakeholders (e.g., senior leadership, partners, Finance, SCM, etc.). Deliverable examples include the Program Cost Report, Annual Budget / Long Range Plan updates, AFE Supplements, SCM Contract Reports, materials for ad-hoc presentations/reviews with senior leadership and partners, etc.
• Attend meetings with the Project Management Team, contractors, senior leadership, and partners to support discussions related to the responsibilities above; Drive presentations as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (Engineering; Business; P. Tech.)
• 5+ years relevant Cost Control experience in a project environment.
• Previous experience working within industrial and/or mining settings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes:

• Bilingual in French and English is mandatory.
• Analytical, critical, and logical.
• Ability to multitask.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with little direction and/or within a team environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to forecast, analyze and work under pressure;
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; and
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How to Apply:

When submitting your application to HR Project Partners for this opportunity, please submit a PDF version and include the job number.

 About Us:

HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.

HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply directly to this job posting. For questions regarding the position, please feel free to email resume@hrproject.ca. While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.