Maderra is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Cost Controller in Calgary, AB.

Located in St. John's, NL, Maderra provides project management, project services, engineering, technical and personnel services to the Energy, Resource, and Commercial sectors. We are a progressive, people-powered, and energetic company, and our vision is that each member of the Maderra Team is empowered to control the success of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the overall departmental cost control plan for as well as specific projects;
• Participates in the review and preparation of project estimates required for decision gates, regulatory reviews, board reviews, and project sanctions and the establishment of the sanction control budgets;
• Lead the development of departmental cost controlling and reporting processes, including the review of internal corporate cost report and management systems as well as determining the proper interfaces and systems for the department;
• Mentor employees to enhance estimating, cost control, and forecasting knowledge within the organization;
• Be available and participate in any required regulatory reviews, technical sessions, and hearings for major project applications;
• Collect and analyze of cost data;
• Monitor trends and changes and identify potential cost opportunities, risks, or inefficiencies at a program and project-specific basis.
• Assist in preparing screening level cost estimates to support the evaluation of various business planning activities;
• Review and validate construction key cost parameters recommended by consultants, including construction fleet cost and productivity rates, material pricing, etc.;
• Proactive and ongoing forecasting of project outcomes and reporting trends and variances from the plan;

Requirements:

• Experience in the development and setup of cost management and control processes, procedures, structures and systems;
• Experience in developing reporting systems and structures for various stakeholders
• Experienced in the establishment, management, and control of project budgets, including contingency management;
• Experience with a variety of contract types;
• The ability to read, interpret, and understand contracts, technical documentation, and specifications to aid in forecasting;
• Strong, proven analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Experience in leading project cost review meetings;
• Experience in data, operational, and financial analysis; and
• Knowledge of accounting processes and software.