About the role
Senior Cost Specialist
Duration: 1 year contract Location: Calgary, AB Schedule: Monday to Friday Target start date: 13th July 2026 Target end date: 12th July 2027 Position Overview This opportunity is suited to an experienced project cost control professional supporting construction and project delivery activities within a technically demanding environment. The role focuses on cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, and the provision of accurate financial insight to support project decision-making. This position requires strong analytical capability, a disciplined approach to data quality, and the ability to work effectively across project and business teams. The role would suit a candidate who can identify cost trends, support financial control, and contribute to strong project performance outcomes.
Role Context
This opportunity sits within a construction and project environment and will support project delivery through robust cost control and reporting activities. Relevant background in construction-related projects is essential, and experience within oil and gas, infrastructure, or other large-scale capital project environments would be advantageous. Exposure to project closeout and financial reconciliation activities would also be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete, and timely project cost reports. Provide cost control guidance and support to project management teams. Review documentation to confirm correct cost coding and allocation. Support change management activities through the preparation of trends and change orders. Analyse and forecast project costs, highlighting risks and potential impacts. Consolidate and interpret data from multiple sources to support cost analysis and reporting. Maintain structured cost information to support efficient project closeout reporting. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on cost-related matters.
Qualifications & Experience
Intermediate to senior-level experience in project cost control or project controls. Construction or construction-related project experience is required. Strong understanding of cost reporting, cost coding, and forecasting processes. Experience supporting change management processes, including trends and change orders. Proficiency with relevant industry systems, including PIMS, Qbyte, OnBase, Maximo, or similar tools. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and consolidate complex data sets. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across project and business teams. High attention to detail and commitment to reporting accuracy.
About the Company
This company operates within the energy sector in Canada and supports complex project delivery activities within a technically focused environment.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift’s geographical reach and talent network are unmatched across the industry. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now.
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About Airswift
We support STEM professionals looking for jobs with exceptional firms in the technology and engineering sectors.
With over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees in 60 offices worldwide, our talent pool and geographical reach are unmatched in the industry.
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About the role
Senior Cost Specialist
Duration: 1 year contract Location: Calgary, AB Schedule: Monday to Friday Target start date: 13th July 2026 Target end date: 12th July 2027 Position Overview This opportunity is suited to an experienced project cost control professional supporting construction and project delivery activities within a technically demanding environment. The role focuses on cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, and the provision of accurate financial insight to support project decision-making. This position requires strong analytical capability, a disciplined approach to data quality, and the ability to work effectively across project and business teams. The role would suit a candidate who can identify cost trends, support financial control, and contribute to strong project performance outcomes.
Role Context
This opportunity sits within a construction and project environment and will support project delivery through robust cost control and reporting activities. Relevant background in construction-related projects is essential, and experience within oil and gas, infrastructure, or other large-scale capital project environments would be advantageous. Exposure to project closeout and financial reconciliation activities would also be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete, and timely project cost reports. Provide cost control guidance and support to project management teams. Review documentation to confirm correct cost coding and allocation. Support change management activities through the preparation of trends and change orders. Analyse and forecast project costs, highlighting risks and potential impacts. Consolidate and interpret data from multiple sources to support cost analysis and reporting. Maintain structured cost information to support efficient project closeout reporting. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on cost-related matters.
Qualifications & Experience
Intermediate to senior-level experience in project cost control or project controls. Construction or construction-related project experience is required. Strong understanding of cost reporting, cost coding, and forecasting processes. Experience supporting change management processes, including trends and change orders. Proficiency with relevant industry systems, including PIMS, Qbyte, OnBase, Maximo, or similar tools. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and consolidate complex data sets. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across project and business teams. High attention to detail and commitment to reporting accuracy.
About the Company
This company operates within the energy sector in Canada and supports complex project delivery activities within a technically focused environment.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique hiring needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift’s geographical reach and talent network are unmatched across the industry. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply now.
Not the right fit? Search for Cost Specialist jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Airswift
We support STEM professionals looking for jobs with exceptional firms in the technology and engineering sectors.
With over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees in 60 offices worldwide, our talent pool and geographical reach are unmatched in the industry.