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Cost Controller

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 October 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of project budgets cost plans and cost control processes.
  • Establishing and tracking project cost baselines while monitoring performance against approved budgets.
  •  Supporting the development and maintenance of the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
  •  Monitoring project expenditures commitments accruals and actual costs to ensure alignment with budget targets.
  •  Assisting with project Change Management and Change Control processes including evaluating the cost impact of proposed changes.
  • Tracking project performance and supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting including Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
  • Analyzing cost variances identifying trends and recommending corrective actions to maintain project financial objectives.
  • Preparing weekly monthly and ad hoc cost reports forecasts and project performance dashboards.
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of Estimate at Completion (EAC) Estimate to Complete (ETC) and cash flow forecasts.
  •  Participating in project review meetings and providing updates on project cost performance and financial status.
  • Collaborating closely with Project Managers Schedulers Procurement Finance Engineering Construction and Operations teams.
  • Reviewing invoices commitments and change orders to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within cost control and project controls processes.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Cost Control Project Controls Project Accounting or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting infrastructure construction engineering utilities transportation or other capital projects.
  • Demonstrated experience monitoring project budgets tracking costs preparing forecasts and analyzing cost variances.
  • Understanding of project controls principles including budgeting forecasting change management and cost reporting.
  • Experience with cost management systems ERP platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) including CPI and SPI metrics is considered an asset.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and financial reporting skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work in a collaborative project environment.
  • Diploma or degree in Engineering Construction Management Finance Accounting Business or a related field.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you... 

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
  • Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
  • RRSP option with company matching 
  • Annual learning and development budget 
  • Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth 
  • Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year if directly related to your role
  • We believe in work-life balance so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation flex and sick days   
  • A flexible hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
  • Commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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