Lead Cost Controller

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In support of upcoming projects Bird Construction is reaching out to market to identify candidates interested in the Project Controls Lead Cost Controller position. Potential start date of March/April 2025.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Project Controls the Lead plays a critical role in driving excellence in cost management and project controls across medium to largescale projects. This role is responsible for overseeing cost control processes mentoring junior staff and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Lead acts as a strategic partner to project teams and senior management providing insights that support effective decisionmaking and project success.

This successful candidate must be open to working in fast paced challenging project environments where remote and shift work with irregular hours will be required.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop and implement advanced cost control structures including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) specific to project requirements.

• Monitor and manage project budgets revenue and expenditures ensuring alignment with contractual and organizational goals.

• Conduct regular cost trend analyses identify variances and recommend corrective actions to project teams and senior management.

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics such as CPI SPI and project forecasting.

• Lead change management processes ensuring that budget adjustments and contract variations are tracked and reported accurately.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior cost controllers fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

• Act as the primary point of contact for costrelated queries engaging with internal and external stakeholders including clients vendors and field teams.

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies procedures and reporting standards.

• Contribute to tendering estimating and procurement processes by providing cost analysis and insights.

• Drive innovation by leveraging tools like Power BI for advanced data visualization and reporting.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field.

• 610 years of experience in cost control including leadership roles.

• Strong expertise in cost control software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Proven ability to manage cost control processes on large and complex construction or industrial projects.

• Deep understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics.

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide a team effectively.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with experience in identifying cost trends and providing actionable recommendations.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including stakeholder presentations and report writing.

• Ability to work in sitebased environments and interact confidently with field staff and clients.

Preferred:

• Certified cost professional through AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) or working towards certification is an asset.

• Experience in a contracting environment with various project delivery models.

• Familiarity with risk management processes including contingency planning and cost risk assessments.

• Exposure to advanced reporting and visualization tools like Power BI.

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