Project Cost Controller (Construction)

Job Overview:

Our client seeks a Project Cost Controller to oversee project setup, cost control, and reporting functions for assigned contracts. Working closely with Project Managers and Construction Managers, you will manage subcontracts and purchase orders, oversee Labor, Equipment, and Material (LEM) processes, align project work scopes, and generate invoices to ensure financial precision and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Sunnyside, MB Time), with a 30-minute break; Full-time, 40 work hours per week

Responsibilities

• Project Setup and Monitoring: Align project work scope with company structures and control accounts; develop project plans identifying resource and budgetary needs; interface with project teams, task managers, and client representatives to define scope and update cost reports; provide Total Cost Control guidance and governance; maintain and streamline cost control work processes; set up standardized cost reports and tracking sheets; control and monitor total project expenditure, including verifying vendor and subcontractor invoices; compile accurate and timely cost reports and manage change processes.
• Project Reporting: Advise management of risks affecting project profit and costs; conduct monthly forecast reviews and variance analysis; track cost and schedule trends, adjusting forecasts as required; generate cash flow forecasts and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) for labor costs; prepare monthly internal and external client cost reports, milestone monitoring, and customer billing processes; understand job completion percentages for client billing and forecasting.
• Contract Requirements: Maintain awareness of client requirements and understand contract terms for billing; ensure LEMs, invoices, and progress claims are prepared and submitted accurately and on time; ensure compliance with regulations and collective agreements; monitor subcontractor compliance with lien acts, holdbacks, payment processes, and closeouts; collaborate with the project group to meet month-end deadlines (forecasts, cash flows, billings).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 5+ years of proven experience in a dedicated Project Cost Controller, Project Accountant, or Cost Analyst role.
• Strong background in Construction, Infrastructure, Engineering, Energy, or Heavy Contracting environments.
• Proven experience in project budget setup, Earned Value Management (EVM), cash flow forecasting, and variance tracking.
• Direct experience overseeing Labor, Equipment, Material (LEM) tracking, subcontractor purchase orders, and progress claims for client invoicing.
• Familiarity with Lien Acts, statutory holdbacks, vendor compliance, and collective/union agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and hands-on experience with major ERP/Accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle).
• Strong numerical calculation skills and reasoning ability to solve practical problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
• Proven leadership qualities, trustworthiness, and dependability.

Performance Standards:

• Ability to multitask effectively throughout each workday.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all tasks and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving ability to reconcile accounts and find errors in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note:

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