Senior Cost Controller

Job summary

Manage project budgets, forecasts, actual cost tracking, variance reporting, earned value metrics, change impacts, and financial risks for a major construction project. Administer the project cost management system and financial databases, integrate data from project platforms, support client billing, and mentor cost-control team members.

Job details

Who we are? The Primary Construction Team consists of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. (ACCIONA) and Amico Major Projects Inc. (Amico), as Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP). What is the project? The Ontario Line (“OL”) is a fully integrated, stand-alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (“NC”) project consist of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (“EGS”) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (“PTUS”), with supporting Early Works. What is the Opportunity? The Senior Cost Controller is responsible for the budgeting, cost reporting and analysis of a section of the project area. This role provides project leadership with reliable cost visibility through detailed forecasting, variance analysis, and change-management cost tracking, ensuring complex capital works are delivered within budget. Responsibilities Cost Management & Tracking: Develop and maintain detailed project cost control systems, including Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare monthly cost forecasts by integrating actual expenditures, accruals, trends, and potential changes. Actual Cost Tracking & Reporting: Meticulously track and report actual expenditures (labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracts) against the project baseline. Prepare detailed monthly cost reports for project management, providing clear explanations for variances and ensuring full transparency. Performance Reporting: Generate and maintain project dashboards and performance reports using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics such as CPI and SPI. Change Management: Evaluate the financial impact of change orders and scope variations, ensuring they are accurately integrated into the Estimate at Completion (EAC). Risk Analysis: Collaborate with Project Managers & Teams to identify financial risks and opportunities, contributing to the management of contingency strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise cross-functionally with design & engineering, procurement, subcontracts and commercial teams to validate data and support client-facing reporting. Leadership: Lead and mentor reporting cost controllers, administrators, and other team members. System Ownership & Management: Act as one of the primary administrators and subject matter experts for the Project Cost Management System (PCMS). Ensure the database integrity of all financial inputs and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) across the project lifecycle. System Training & Support: Provide technical guidance and training to the wider project team on how to correctly input and interpret data within the cost management system. Revenue Team Collaboration: Partner with the revenue and billing teams to reconcile actual costs with client-facing invoices. You will provide the necessary data and documentation to support progress billings and ensure all recoverable costs are accurately captured. Data Architecture & Database Management: Build, maintain, and optimize project databases to centralize financial information. You must be able to structure data from disparate sources into a cohesive environment that serves as the "single source of truth" for the project. Multi-Source Data Integration: Connect and synchronize data from numerous platforms including ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), scheduling software (Primavera P6), Procurement logs, and Timesheet systems to ensure comprehensive cost capture. Qualifications BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Progression towards CPA is an asset. Five years of proven experience as a Cost Analyst, Financial Analyst, or in a similar role. Experience in project management or construction industries is a plus. Strong analytical and numerical skills.•Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance. Highly developed ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop solutions. Strong self-starter with the ability to prioritize under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs, with the ability to work in a hectic environment, under tight deadlines, and manage a high workload efficiently. High ethical standards and integrity in financial reporting and management. Ability to identify the most important issues and prioritize accordingly. Please note that only candidates that meet requirements will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We are committed to creating an accessible and barrier‑free recruitment process and workplace. If you need any accommodation through the process, please email talentacquisition@tgp.build

What you’ll do

Manage project budgets, forecasts, actual cost tracking, variance reporting, earned value metrics, change impacts, and financial risks for a major construction project. Administer the project cost management system and financial databases, integrate data from project platforms, support client billing, and mentor cost-control team members.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required; progress toward a CPA is an asset. Candidates should have five years of relevant analytical experience, strong Excel and financial software skills, and excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and prioritization abilities; construction or project management experience is a plus.

Listed skills

• Cost Control · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cost Control
• Budgeting
• Cost Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• Cost Reporting
• Earned Value Management
• Change Management
• Risk Analysis
• Project Cost Management Systems
• Database Management
• Data Integration
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Progress Billing Reconciliation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Transportation

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