Cost Controller

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Cost Controller to join our Edmonton office within the Projects Canada business unit. We are looking for a motivated, energetic individual with extensive knowledge in cost control area within an EPC environment.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada.

Our teams are making it a priority to develop flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, through our standard hybrid working model (3 days/week working at a plant site, 2 days/week working at home)

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects Canada business has a long history of delivering some of the largest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, as well as pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood also has a strong presence in the energy transition, supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and globally.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to industry leaders in Oil, Gas & New Energies
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with employee networks dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through customized training and career growth plans
• Global connections with leading industry experts shaping the future of energy transition
  
  

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity through a team of professional recruiters who review applications, conduct interviews, and assess qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for establishing, managing and delivering Cost Controls activities on assigned portfolio of projects.
• Accountable for the development of project budgets, the tracking of actual and forecasted costs and the generation of cost reports, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with project requirements
• Direct interface with project stakeholders, such as Project Managers, Project Engineers, Turnaround Execution team, Cost Estimators, Planners/Schedulers, Contracting & Procurement team, Finance, Operations, EPC contractors, and site field contractors.
• Implement project Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and their population from the estimate
• Assist in the preparation of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Generate accurate (with EcoSys and Power BI Dashboards) monthly cost reports, including variances from the plan on commitment, value of work done (VOWD), management of changes against approved Investment Proposals (IPs), Estimate at Completion forecast, and contingency drawdown.
• Maintain data integrity of the Cost Management suite of tools (EcoSys, Power BI dashboards, ProAct, etc.) for all the projects portfolios.
• Support change management process, assist in analysis of trends.
• Consistently apply in EcoSys Estimate at Completion Forecasting, Earned Value Management process for the assigned projects.
• Maintain and promote realism in the cost forecasts in the face of commercial pressure and optimism from project teams.
• Maintain consistency in cost basis through rigorous adherence to the controls processes
• Facilitate project cost performance meetings and oversee the project cost close-out process.
• Participate in cost and estimate risk analysis sessions as required
• Lead cost control compliance and continuous improvement reviews.
  
  

Qualifications

• An Engineering bachelor’s degree and/or certification as a Cost Controller or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years cost control experience in the energy sector.
• Extensive experience in turnaround or project controls.
• Works effectively in a team environment and builds consensus.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of cost controls systems, tools, and practices specifically in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including SAP, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), EcoSys (considered an asset), Power BI (considered an asset).
• Strong understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Highly demanding and fast paced job.
• Balancing and delivering results with the stated goal of “no surprises”.
• Maintain strong relationships with entire team during times of high energy and stress.
• Effective stakeholder engagement is critical.
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future is required
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.