The Turnaround Cost Engineer is responsible for delivering credible, timely, and consistent cost control, forecasting, and reporting in support of Turnaround activities. The role enables disciplined financial performance through standardized cost engineering practices, capability development within the cost control function, and support for safe, affordable, and reliable asset delivery.

What’s the Role

This position supports site‑based Turnarounds and partners closely with Turnaround Execution, Planning & Scheduling, Contracting & Procurement, and Finance to ensure cost transparency, compliance with cost control standards, and informed decision‑making.

The role is primarily an individual contributor with robust interfaces across execution teams and vendors, while also providing hands‑on coaching, guidance, and technical support to junior cost control engineers during planning, execution, and close‑out phases.

What You’ll Be Doing
Develop, maintain, and update phase‑appropriate cost estimates for Turnaround scopes
Perform cost tracking, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis throughout execution
Manage commitments, purchase orders, work orders, and invoice validation in alignment with SAP processes
Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards, highlighting trends, risks,



and forecast changes
Support contingency planning, drawdown tracking, and cost risk analysis
Interface with contractors to review cost performance, progress, and forecast accuracy
Support close‑out activities including final cost reconciliation, documentation, and performance capture
Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control work processes and reporting standards

Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, STO, or turnaround environments
Experience in oil & gas refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing facilities preferred
Ability to support extended or versatile work hours during Turnaround execution windows

Skills & Capabilities
Expert knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, accruals, and change management
Proficiency in SAP, Prometheus STO, Primavera P6, and advanced Excel
Familiarity with cost tracking/reporting tools (e.g., Track, Power BI)
Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills
Clear written and verbal communication with robust attention to detail

📌 Cost Engineer Kitimat Stikine (Canada)
🏢 NES Fircroft
📍 Canada