Sr. Cost Control Specialist

Aplin has partnered with a reputable organization to recruit a Project Cost Control Specialist for a major industrial operation in the Kamloops, BC area. This one‑year contract (extendable) role reports to the Manager, Cost Control and supports large‑scale capital projects.

• Act as a courageous safety leader by adhering to and promoting safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Demonstrate the organization’s commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value

• Develop and/or review project cost control management plans (internal and service‑provider based)
• Prepare and apply project‑specific cost control procedures and guidelines aligned with the Project Procedures Manual (PPM)
• Ensure corporate cost standards are properly applied and followed
• Manage project budgets, accruals, and cost data within the cost management system (e.g., Unifier)
• Align Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Chart of Accounts (COA), and Cost Elements (CE)
• Review invoices related to project scopes
• Review Appropriation Requests (ARs) and prepare incurred and cash‑flow curves
• Develop and maintain project forecasts within the cost system
• Manage cost change processes, including trends, change orders, and baseline tracking
• Develop and maintain commitment, incurred, and cash‑flow data
• Apply productivity analysis and earned value methodologies
• Develop, apply, and report on project contingency strategies
• Prepare monthly cost reports and executive presentations
• Interface with Project Accounting and Business Unit Finance, including capitalization support
• Compile and submit all project stage information to the internal project database

• Support the development and improvement of project cost control tools, techniques, and procedures
• Transfer lessons learned from active projects into continuous improvement initiatives

• Degree or diploma in engineering, accounting, finance, business, or a recognized trade
• 7+ years of project cost control experience (mining or industrial projects strongly preferred)
• 3+ years of project cost control experience in an Owner’s role
• 1+ year of field‑based project experience
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction project execution
• Experience in both Study and Execution phases of projects
• Proficiency in project controls principles and methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with cost control systems such as Unifier, PRISM, or Cleopatra (asset)
• Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6 (asset)
• Professional designations such as CPA, P.Eng, AScT considered an asset
• Certifications such as CCP, CEP, PMP considered an asset

• Personal Leadership – Self‑Management
• Personal Leadership – Learning Agility
• Relationship Focus – Building Relationships
• Relationship Focus – Effective Communication
• Strategic Integration – Problem Solving
• Driving Organizational Results – Motivation, Drive, and Results Focus

• Term: 1 year (extendable)
• Employment:
  Contract through Aplin
• Rate: $80–$100/hour, depending on experience
• Living Allowance: $3,500/month (LOA/accommodation)
• Per Diem: $70/day
• Transportation:
  Daily bus service from Kamloops and Logan Lake

• Candidates must be based in Canada and legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Total years of experience in project cost control
• Total years of experience on the Owner’s side / as an Owner’s Representative
• Direct experience in Study and Execution phases of projects, including project types
• Experience working in engineering and construction project environments