Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Cost Analyst, COM Construction Management | Engineering | Project Controls | Project Management | Full-time

Job No. 1748 | Toronto

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(Internal Title: Senior Cost Analyst)

Responsible for developing, analyzing, and communicating expenses and cost transactions, data to ensure that transaction are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate control account and contracts

Provides detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses, includes breakdowns of project costs, forecasts of remaining cost, and opportunities to increase efficiency

Support the development of Integrated Cost Reporting across the Project

Work across the functions to align the cost breakdown structure to the work and risk break down structures

Support the preparation for, and execution of QCRA across multiple contracts and the integrated Project position

Using the cost data and intelligence to engage across the Contracting Authority to underpin Project decision making

Support the Contract Administration Team in the cost/invoice reconciliation process

Manage the creation of cashflows and Project Estimate at Completion determinations to support capital spend forecasts

Provide cost intelligence, including knowledge and data from industry, to support the development of scenarios that can drive down the Indirect Costs that the Project is subject to

Provide cost impact analysis for all impacting proposed changes and presenting scenarios and options that best protect Contracting Authority’s position

Establish and provide analysis for Earned Value as required

Conducts market research as needed to recommend changes to pricing or business models

Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs

Capture lessons learnt from the Project and make these available across the Program

Oversee cost analysis, controls, and reconciliation for the assigned projects

Monitor contractual reliabilities and be responsible for the design and maintenance of project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions

Review reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards

Prepare monthly accruals related to project-related contracts





Establish and provide analysis for Earned Value as required

Guide, train, and mentor junior staff in their cost analysis and monitoring tasks

Lead and implement procedural updates and corporate initiatives related to costing

Working Conditions

Office-based

Minimum of 8 years of related experience

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline

Licenses OR Certifications

Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent

Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

Thorough knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices

In-depth understanding of Business Administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts

Excellent competency in MRP systems including MAXIMO and EcoSys, WorkDay, is considered an asset

Demonstrated experience with systems including extensive relational database design concepts and spreadsheets to correlate operational and financial data (Sr Level)

Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently

Must foster relationships with various stakeholders

Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension

Ability to arrange priorities and elevate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership

Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities

Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)

Excellent reading and language comprehension

Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths

Demonstrated capability to lead Cost Analysts, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity

Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven setting

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The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Role Location Annual Salary Range Toronto $100,000 - $145,000

Toronto

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