Project Cost Controller

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way!

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

The Project Cost Controller will work will be responsible for managing project costs on one or multiple projects for Rail and Transit. This position can be located in our Mississauga & Waterloo offices.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Demonstrated experience working on cost control in a design environment
• Detailed knowledge of cost control processes on different project types
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing project metrics including but not limited to earned value, CPI, SPI
• Understanding of project controls as it applies to a design environment
  
  

Reporting

• Support weekly and monthly report preparation
  
  

Cost Control

• Develop baseline budgets in conjunction with project team
• Coordinate with the project team to produce / update the control budget, cost reports, and cost and revenue forecast
• Ensure project revenue enhancement opportunities are maximized through systematic interface between change management, prime contract management, scheduling and cost control teams
• Ensure risk, contingencies and escalation allowances are documented and updated regularly
• Prepare / maintain cash flow projections and manage working capital.
• Track all time / cost changes affecting the performance of the prime contract
• Track all time / cost changes to subcontracts
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Experience managing projects in a DB/ P3 environment
• Experience working within a JV
• Experience working with data analytics software and enterprise software
• Minimum 5 years working within project controls in a design environment
• Manage project cost reporting including weekly, monthly reports and project dashboards
• Take a hands-on approach to all cost control functions depending on project complexity and staff assigned.
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.