Cost Control Specialist II
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Work Type: Hybrid – In-Office (Mon, Tue & Thu) | Remote (Wed & Fri) | subject to change
- Location: North York, ON M2J 1P8 or Markham, ON L6C 0M6 or London, ON N6J 1X7
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Job Overview:
The Cost Control Specialist provides cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting support to Project Management. This role works closely with Project Managers and project stakeholders to ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily and weekly project cost tracking and reconciliation in accordance with processes and procedures.
- Review, code, and track invoices for proper cost allocation.
- Update trackers using SAP/Oracle, POs, invoices, and vendor data.
- Resolve cost discrepancies.
- Perform monthly accruals and affiliate billings.
- Provide variance analysis and reporting.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Track scope changes and maintain change logs.
- Ensure sanctioned cost control processes are applied.
- Capture data for benchmarking and improvement.
- Coordinate weekly Project Controls meetings and minutes.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Finance, and stakeholders.
- Provide management updates.
- Identify solutions to project controls challenges.
- Coordinate documentation, files, standards, and compliance.
- Adapt cost control strategies as project needs evolve.
Provides operational support and leadership by:
- Communicating and working effectively with a group of stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Supporting project organization by identifying and implementing innovative solutions to project controls challenges
- Coordinating associated administrative matters, e.g., documentation, files, standards and regulations etc.
- Working with the assigned project management team to provide updates to Management
- Adapt cost management strategies, as required, to meet the needs of projects managed by the department.
- Ensuring each project team consistently applies client’s sanctioned cost control processes throughout project execution.
- Performing other related duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Related university degree or previous field operations experience, OR mix of formal education and experience.
- Thorough understanding of Distribution Operations procedures and policies.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Demonstrate effective working relationships with peers and internal/external customers
- Thorough knowledge of various computer software programs including spreadsheet and word processor
- Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project Management Professional designation, AACE certification, and/or Professional Engineering designation are assets
- Advanced working knowledge of related Microsoft Office software, company financial systems, enterprise structure and standard operating procedures, etc.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload and resolve issues in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. This includes the ability to effectively interact with peers, internal and external stakeholders.
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