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Senior Cost Controller

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • The Senior Cost Controller is responsible for developing implementing and managing project cost control processes to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and financial objectives. This role provides leadership in budgeting forecasting cost monitoring change management reporting and financial analysis while supporting project teams and senior management with accurate and timely financial information.
  • The position plays a critical role in the Project Controls function by developing and maintaining the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) cost control systems performance reporting and change management processes. The Senior Cost Controller ensures alignment between scope schedule cost risk and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop maintain and manage project budgets cost plans and control frameworks.
  • Establish project cost baselines and monitor performance against approved budgets.
  • Lead the development implementation and maintenance of the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in accordance with project scope execution strategy and contractual requirements.
  • Develop and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) to support accurate budgeting cost collection tracking forecasting and reporting.
  • Lead and coordinate the project Change Management and Change Control processes from identification through approval and implementation.
  • Assess the cost and financial impact of proposed changes trends and potential change orders.
  • Monitor project expenditures commitments accruals and actual costs against approved budgets and control accounts.
  • Monitor project performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics including Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
  • Analyze cost variances identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare weekly monthly quarterly and ad hoc cost reports and project performance dashboards.
  • Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) Estimate to Complete (ETC) and cash flow forecasts.
  • Present project financial status and forecasts during project review meetings
  • Work closely with Project Managers Planning Engineers Estimators Procurement Finance Engineering Construction and Operations teams.
  • Mentor and support junior cost control and project controls personnel.

Qualifications :

Education

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Engineering Economics Business Administration Construction Management or a related discipline.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP CCP (Certified Cost Professional) PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) or equivalent are considered an asset.

Experience

  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in Cost Control and Project Controls
  • Experience supporting large-scale capital projects within Energy Oil & Gas Mining Infrastructure Utilities Manufacturing Construction or Industrial sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million and/or billion-dollar project budgets and forecasts.

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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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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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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