Senior Cost Specialist

Job summary

Monitor budgets, commitments, actual and projected costs, and the financial performance of construction work packages, while maintaining accurate forecasts and change records. Coordinate cost reporting and financial close activities, validate contractor claims and invoices, analyze variances, and support project governance, audits, and process improvements.

Job details

TRS Staffing Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Controller to work on our clients’ large-scale project. This position is ideal for a project controls professional who thrives in a field-based environment and has a strong background in financial oversight, forecasting, contract administration support, and project performance reporting. This is a long term contract position that requires working on site in Northern BC following a two weeks on/two weeks off rotational schedule. Job Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, procurement, finance, and contractors to ensure cost transparency and reporting accuracy. Analyze cost variances, identify trends, and provide recommendations to mitigate financial risks. Coordinate month-end cost reporting, reconciliations, and financial close activities. Monitor project budgets, commitments, actual costs, and projected final costs. Review and validate contractor invoices, progress claims, accruals, and expenditure documentation. Support project governance, audits, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement of cost control processes. Develop and maintain accurate cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reporting updates. Oversee the financial performance of assigned construction work packages from initiation through completion. Maintain accurate records of approved changes and ensure forecasts and budgets reflect current project status. Preform additional tasks as required. Requirements Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, cost management, or construction financial oversight. Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale capital, industrial, infrastructure, or construction projects. A strong background in mining and processing plants projects is required. Proficiency with SAP is required. Experience with Prism / Contruent is highly preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment. Strong background in budget management, forecasting, cost reporting, and financial analysis. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis of large and complex datasets. Experience managing multi-million-dollar contracts, commitments, and project expenditures. To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Ziyi.Chen@trsstaffing.com We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company. TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

What you’ll do

Monitor budgets, commitments, actual and projected costs, and the financial performance of construction work packages, while maintaining accurate forecasts and change records. Coordinate cost reporting and financial close activities, validate contractor claims and invoices, analyze variances, and support project governance, audits, and process improvements.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or a related field, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and a strong background in mining and processing plant projects. Candidates must have SAP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and experience with large-scale projects and multi-million-dollar contracts; Prism / Contruent experience is highly preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Cost Control
• Cost Management
• Budget Management
• Cost Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Cost Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Cash Flow Projections
• Contract Administration
• Invoice Validation
• Project Controls
• SAP
• Prism / Contruent
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Construction Project Management

Job areas

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

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