KZE is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join our deployed project team supporting a major midstream owner/operator. The successful candidate will be engaged through KZE on a contract basis, fully integrated into the client's project controls function, with a view to transitioning to permanent client staff. Working for and reporting to Client Portfolio Manager, this role is accountable for full-cycle project cost management — budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting — across a portfolio of brownfield pipeline and facilities projects, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team and engaging with operations stakeholders as required. Key Responsibilities Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and maintain project budgets across a portfolio of brownfield pipeline and facilities projects, ensuring alignment with sanctioned scope, AFEs, and approved baselines. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost forecasts (ETC/EAC), cash flow projections, and accrual submissions in coordination with Project Managers. Support business planning cycles with multi-year cost outlooks and capital phasing inputs. Cost Control Monitor committed, incurred, and forecast costs against approved budgets and contingency, providing early warning on cost pressures and recovery opportunities. Track and trend potential cost impacts against the project baseline and maintain auditable records throughout the project lifecycle. Review contractor invoices for compliance with WBS, contract terms, approved progress, and sanctioned scope. Liaise with operations stakeholders as required to align cost treatment for tie-ins, brownfield interfaces, and operating-cost interactions. Reporting Produce monthly project cost reports including budget vs. actual analysis, trending, KPIs,



and executive-level dashboards. Lead cost review meetings with the Project Management Team and present findings, risks, and forecast positions clearly. Perform detailed variance analysis between forecasts, commitments, and incurred costs, with concise narratives suitable for internal and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications Minimum 8 years of relevant project controls experience focused on cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Minimum 2 years of oil and gas industry experience; midstream and/or pipeline experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience supporting a portfolio of brownfield projects in an operating-asset environment. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall MS Office skills. Proven ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a rapid-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight reporting deadlines. Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to integrate effectively into a collaborative, multidisciplinary project team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present cost information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred / Advantageous Working experience with Oracle (e.G., Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, or Primavera P6) — not essential, but a strong asset. Familiarity with industry cost platforms such as SAP, Ecosys, JDE, Power BI, or Open Invoice. PMP, CCP (AACE), or equivalent professional certification. Working Conditions Hybrid working arrangement initially, transitioning to a full-time downtown office-based role. Periodic peak workload around month-end, quarter-end, and budget cycles. Terms and Conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cost Controller (Calgary)
🏢 AtkinsRéalis
📍 Calgary