Cost Control Coordinator

Dream is looking for a Cost Control Coordinator

We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our thriving community. Dreams Development team is currently looking for a Cost Control Coordinator responsible for performing all development cost control functions in an accurate thorough and timely manner. You will assist with the preparation performance reports and budgets in accordance with established policies and procedures to ensure that all costs are properly recorded and collected for development projects.

Who are you

Below are some of the primary responsibilities you will be taking on in this role:

• Support development team in procuring consultants including assembling of scopes administration/ correspondence with consultants tabulation and leveling of proposals.
• Maintaining of historical cost information to assist in the evaluation of bids.
• Analysis of change orders and recommendations of scope/ procurement documents improvements.
• Create consultant contracts purchase orders and change orders within the accounting/development systems using cost codes consistent with project budgets while complying to project specific workflows;
• Update and maintain project contract and change order records;
• Review invoices progress billing collect missing or supporting backup from vendors/ internal team and facilitate approvals for payment processing in accordance with the Construction Prompt Payment Act;
• Daily processing of accounts payable invoices mailing/couriering cheques as needed and filing paid invoices promptly and accurately;
• Manage documentation flow for trade account reconciliations and conduct periodic reconciliations for vendor progress billing hold backs and job costs on an ongoing basis;
• Conduct periodic reconciliations for vendor progress billing hold backs and job costs on an ongoing basis;
• Generate variance cost-to-complete project performance reports for Project Managers/Development Leads;
• Participate in quarterly project cost/contract review meetings;
• Prepare project related accrual reports for the Accounting department to support monthly draws and various financial reporting;
• Assist as required with the preparation of costs to complete quarterly budgets; and
• Provide ad-hoc administration support to the Development Team as required.

What type of experience do you have

These are some of the things we would like you to bring to the table:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role within real estate or development.
• Educational background in Administration Project Management or related field.
• Previous experience with processing invoices and payables.
• Exceptional organizational skills strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to work effectively independently or with the team.
• Working knowledge of MS Projects Procore or other project management tools required;
• Able to work well with Microsoft Office business applications is required. Experience with JD Edwards is an asset;
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and accounting practices including budget tracking and control;

Who are we
Dream Unlimited is an award-winning Canadian real estate investment development and management company with approximately $27 billion of assets under management in North America and Europe. Our scope of business includes asset management and management services for four publicly listed funds.

Dream has grown substantially since its formation in 1994 becoming one of Canadas leading real estate companies with a diverse workforce in North America and Europe. We are one of Canadas largest developers building communities for people to live in; developing land homes condominiums retail centers and renewable power projects. We also build communities to work in bringing office industrial and retail spaces to life. We invest in and manage properties enriching them for the people who work here and the greater community.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to seize unconventional opportunities and approach every project with passion and purpose. At Dream we care about our employees provide exciting work opportunities open work environments and fun events fostering an atmosphere where continuous learning and innovation thrive. Join us and make a difference.

Dream Unlimited is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodation through any aspect our process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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