Turnaround Cost Engineer

Turnaround Cost Engineer (Long‑Term Contract | Multi‑Year LNG Megaproject) Opportunity Overview This is a chance to step into a multi‑year LNG megaproject — one of the largest and most complex industrial developments in Canada — supporting major Turnaround events that directly impact asset reliability, operational readiness, and long‑term facility performance. As a Turnaround Cost Engineer, you’ll be embedded in a high‑performance Turnaround organization, working alongside seasoned execution, planning, procurement, and financial professionals. You’ll influence cost strategy, shape execution readiness, and help drive disciplined financial performance across multi‑million‑dollar scopes. This is a long‑term contract, local position, Monday–Friday, supporting a stable, multi‑year project environment. Not a rotation role. Role Purpose The Turnaround Cost Engineer provides accurate, timely, and consistent cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout all phases of Turnaround planning and execution. The role ensures cost transparency, financial discipline, and reliable delivery of major maintenance events within a large‑scale LNG asset. What You’ll Be Doing 🔧 Cost Engineering & Execution Support Cost estimating — develop and maintain phase‑appropriate estimates for Turnaround scopes. Track actuals, commitments, accruals, and variances throughout execution. Manage purchase orders, work orders, commitments, and invoice validation within SAP. Build and maintain cost dashboards and routine reporting packages. Support contingency planning, drawdown tracking, and cost risk analysis. Interface with contractors to validate progress, cost performance, and forecast accuracy. Lead cost close‑out activities including reconciliation, documentation, and performance capture. Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and reporting standards. Key Accountabilities People Leadership Provide day‑to‑day guidance and technical coaching to junior cost control personnel. Support onboarding, knowledge transfer, and capability development. Promote a learning culture through lessons learned and standard work practices. Demonstrate strong “One Team” behaviours across site and contractor groups. HSSE, Risk & Quality Apply disciplined cost controls that support safe execution. Ensure compliance with financial, assurance, and cost management requirements. Identify and escalate cost risks, trends, and control gaps early. Stakeholder & Interface Management Align scope, schedule, and cost with Turnaround and Maintenance teams. Partner with Procurement on RFQs, bid evaluations, and invoice audits. Communicate cost performance clearly to site stakeholders. Financial & Commercial Management Deliver accurate cost forecasts, accruals, and cash flow profiles. Track commitments, value of work done, and earned value metrics. Ensure compliance with SAP and cost management standards. Support business planning and budget assurance activities. What You Bring Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 10+ years in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, STO, or Turnaround environments. Experience in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing facilities preferred. Ability to support extended or flexible hours during Turnaround execution windows. Skills & Capabilities Expert knowledge of estimating, forecasting, accruals, and change management. Proficiency in SAP, Prometheus STO, Primavera P6, and advanced Excel. Familiarity with cost tracking/reporting tools (Track, Power BI). Strong analytical, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills. Clear written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail. Behaviors Strong commitment to HSSE and financial discipline. Execution‑focused with a bias for accurate, timely delivery. Proactive, self‑motivated, and comfortable in dynamic execution environments. Collaborative and respectful in cross‑functional and contractor interactions.

The Turnaround Cost Engineer is responsible for providing accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting throughout all phases of Turnaround planning and execution. They will manage financial performance, validate contractor costs, and ensure disciplined delivery of major maintenance events within the LNG facility.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance and possess 10+ years of experience in cost engineering or project controls. Proficiency in SAP, Primavera P6, and advanced Excel is required, along with a strong background in oil and gas or industrial facility environments.

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• Cost engineering
• Cost estimating
• Forecasting
• SAP
• Prometheus STO
• Primavera P6
• Excel
• Track
• Power BI
• Financial reporting
• Contract management
• Risk analysis
• Budget assurance
• Stakeholder management
• Turnaround planning

• Engineering
• Energy
• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available