Project Cost Controller

Join Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC)

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is a specialist consultancy delivering engineering and project professionals to leading utility and energy companies across North America.

We're looking for a Senior Projects Cost Analyst to support major capital generation projects valued at $500M+ . This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programs while developing your expertise in project controls, forecasting, and cost management.

What You'll Do

• Support capital projects from development through execution.
• Develop and maintain project cost baselines and forecasts.
• Monitor project budgets, accruals, cash flow, and spending.
• Review EPC contractor invoices, change orders, and payment milestones.
• Perform cost variance, contingency, and risk analysis.
• Produce monthly KPI and project performance reports.
• Partner with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance stakeholders.
• Leverage tools including Power BI, Cognos, Maximo, ERP systems, and cost management software to drive project insights.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting utility or large capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost forecasting, budgeting, and commercial contracts.
• Experience reviewing EPC contractor costs and change management.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with ERP and reporting platforms such as SAP, Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Oracle, EcoSys, or similar.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration within capital projects.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting power generation or utility capital projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments supporting large infrastructure programs.
• AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) is a plus.

Why Join CMC?

• Work on industry-leading utility infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to support multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
• Competitive compensation.
• Long-term consulting opportunities with leading energy clients.
• Join a specialist consultancy focused exclusively on the utilities and energy sector.