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Senior Associate, Project Controls (Cost & Schedule)

Alvarez & Marsalabout 14 hours ago
Oakville, Ontario
CA$104,100 - CA$126,000/annually
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice is comprised of over 600 sector experts and specialized consultants across the Globe. We combine strategic and operational expertise with a deep technical knowledge to support developers, sponsors, lenders, and projects leader to select, structure, improve and execute Capital Projects in a more efficient and sustainable way.

We are expanding our Infrastructure & Capital Projects business and are searching for staff to support and be part of our Infra PMO in Canada.

How You Will Contribute

  • Responsible for controlling and monitoring project total expenditure; verify and check equipment & material, supplier invoices, vendors and subcontractors, and timesheets for labour to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded
  • Provide planning and cost controlling support for all projects which include variation reporting, progress monitoring, preparation of customer billing processes, etc.
  • Monitor project activity scheduling and costing to ensure targets are being met.
  • Ensure effective project implementation and utilize productive reports from the creation of WBS with the use of project management systems to monitor the status of all purchases, invoicing and delivery up to the closure of the project
  • Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery and completion of the project work
  • Attend project meetings and discussions with the project management team and subcontractors
  • Perform project costing-related reporting to the team and management; review on an as needed basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
  • Provide cost control and planning advice to the internal project management team as and when required.
  • Responsible for cost analysis (actual vs budget), and man-hour productivity (earned vs burned) reporting.
  • Monitor and communicate with subcontractors, and suppliers as necessary to ensure proper PO and SO administration, costing, invoicing and close out
  • Weekly, monthly, quarterly progress and financial reporting.
  • Any additional tasks as requested by your supervisor

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project environment with a finance and / or engineering background
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience using SAP would be an asset
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, with in depth knowledge and skill level of Word and Excel
  • Experience with PMIS software, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Power BI all considered to be assets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and business acumen
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities
  • Good judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated success in building trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the local community, indigenous groups, employees, colleagues and service providers/contractors

Your journey at A&M We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code , the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at HR@alvarezandmarsal.com and we would be pleased to assist you.

The salary range is $104,100 - $126,000 CAD annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

This posting is for a newly created position.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Business Consulting and Services
10,000+

Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) when conventional approaches are not enough to drive change and achieve results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.

A&M’s leadership is about a bias towards action and the willingness to tell clients what we think is needed. Our restructuring heritage sharpens our ability to act decisively.

Clients select us for our deep expertise and ability to create and deliver practical, rather than theoretical, solutions to their unique problems in addition to our independence/objectivity.

These are the core differences that distinguish us from other management consulting firms.

With over 10,000 people across six continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, help organizations transform operations, catapult growth and accelerate results through decisive action. Comprised of experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities, A&M leverages its restructuring heritage to turn change into a strategic business asset, manage risk and unlock value at every stage of growth.

When action matters, find us at www.alvarezandmarsal.com.