POSITION SUMMARY The Cost Control Lead's key responsibilities are:

- Set cost control guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Control Plan.
- Provide guidance to project controls and operations/project management teams to recognize emerging issues, leverage lessons learned and drive toolset/process adoption, and ensure accuracy of key project metrics.
- Attend and contribute to Handover and Kick-Off meetings.
- Conducts detailed review and analysis of project performance control and reporting to understand and articulate key metrics and trends.
- Ensures that tracking and forecasting, progress monitoring, and cost reporting meet specific project requirements.
- Manage detailed financial analysis ensuring that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate control accounts.
- Ensures the preparation and updating of project cash flows and reporting and forecasting as required throughout the project life cycle.
- Directly interfaces with management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Performs cost data analysis and development.
- Performs performance monitoring and coordinates cost/schedule and quantity trends when required.
- Manage SAP Finance system.
- Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the project agreement.
- Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Identifies commercial risks and develops mitigation measures to ensure project control deliverables.
- Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration.
- Contribute to Risk Mitigation Plan.
- Hire, supervise, coach, develop,



and mentor project controls personnel.
- Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

- 15 years of experience in Construction with at least 10 years of experience in Cost Control.
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with progressive delivery model is an asset.
- Solid knowledge of "Earned Value Management" principles.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems and controller account codes and an understanding of Controller instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).
- Proven experience and ability in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control.
- Proven ability to effectively lead Cost Control staff.
- Proven strong analytical skills.
- Proven problem solver with sound judgment who accepts ownership and accountability.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly identify and articulate issues.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Detail oriented and customer focused.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with ERP systems is an asset.
- Knowledge of SAP and required project controls software which may include Primavera, Hard Dollar, and/or Accubid.
- Accreditation from AACEI or CIQS is an asset.
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. This position is located in Toronto, ON.

📌 Cost Control Lead (Toronto)
🏢 FCC CANADA
📍 Toronto