Project Cost Controller

Job summary

The role focuses on cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for a portfolio of capital projects in an industrial environment. Key duties include developing financial reports, reviewing contractor change proposals, and collaborating with engineering and construction teams.

Job details

Adecco is currently seeking an experienced Project Controls Analyst to support a portfolio of capital projects within a large industrial environment. This role is heavily focused on cost control, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and project financial performance across multiple capital projects. We're looking for an intermediate to senior-level professional with strong project controls expertise and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Location: Fort McMurray, AB Contract: 12 months with high possibility of long term extension Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8-Hour Days Pay Rate: $70 - $80/hour Key Responsibilities Cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple capital projects Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and performance metrics Analyze planned vs. actual costs and provide recommendations to project stakeholders Support project estimating, change management, and trend analysis Review contractor change proposals and assess cost impacts Monitor project progress and provide financial insight to support decision-making Assist with project benchmarking, analytics, and performance reporting Support project closeout activities and lessons learned processes Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Project Cost Control, Cost Engineering, or related disciplines Strong experience supporting capital projects ranging from approximately $5M to $100M+ AACEI Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation is considered a strong asset Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field preferred Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously Experience with cost forecasting, budgeting, earned value, change management, and reporting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Advanced Excel and project controls systems experience Preferred Industry Experience: Oil & Gas, Mining, Heavy Industrial Construction, EPC / Capital Projects and Large Infrastructure Projects Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role. At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone. Please reach out to learn how the Aspire Academy can upskill you into your next role.

What you’ll do

The role focuses on cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for a portfolio of capital projects in an industrial environment. Key duties include developing financial reports, reviewing contractor change proposals, and collaborating with engineering and construction teams.

Requirements

Candidates need over 5 years of experience in project cost control, specifically supporting capital projects between $5M and $100M+. A degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business is preferred, and an AACEI CCP designation is considered a strong asset.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Project Closeout · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cost Control
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Project Financial Performance
• Change Management
• Trend Analysis
• Earned Value Management
• Budgeting
• Project Benchmarking
• Advanced Excel
• Project Controls Systems
• Cost Engineering
• Financial Reporting
• Project Estimating
• Performance Metrics
• Project Closeout

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering
• Construction
• Energy
• Management & Leadership