Project Cost Controller

Pay or shift range: $100,000 CAD to $130,000 CAD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description
About Neptune

Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd. is a leading bulk material export facility located on the North Vancouver waterfront. We are a leading employer on the waterfront, offering competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and a safe, inclusive work environment. Take your career to the next level and join an amazing team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

Position Title:

Project Cost Controller

Department:
Finance & Administration

Location:

North Vancouver, full time, on-site, in office

Employment Type:

Term – 12 months

Job Grade: 6

Reports to:

Controller, Capital Projects

Schedule:

5 on 2 off, Mondays to Fridays, 8 hours per shift

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Managers in the development of AFE’s, work orders, and work breakdown structures to accurately track project performance.

Advise PMs on under budget or over budget cost in a timely manner and recommend corrective actions.

Review project scope change and change order requests for proper justification, schedule impacts, and adequate budget or funding.

Participate in ad-hoc meetings with project managers related to project finances.

Align project cost reporting with the approved annual budget and control budget.

Assist with updating forecasted estimates to completion and ensuring most current information is registered in the company’s financial monitoring system.

Perform monthly cost review, and provide variance analysis required for month end reporting.

Assist with monthly capital executive summary analysis.

Ensure cost controls are in place and effectively implemented to control the cost of the project.

Work with PMs to ensure compliance with procurement policy for executing work.

Work with AP, to review capex batch payments and ensure vendor invoices are processed on a timely basis.

Assist with month end accruals.

Support close‑out activities on completed projects.

Review existing project controls and systems and, if necessary, propose additional controls.

Assist in new system implementation.

Qualifications and Skills
Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or engineering. CPA or PMP designation is preferred.

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of project cost control experience in a heavy industrial setting or waterfront, mining, rail, or similar operation. Experience in JD Edwards, Primavera, Prism, and other cost control software would be an asset.

Skills

An awareness and understanding of the fundamentals of project management.

Excellent knowledge of cost control, project accounting and reporting.

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to follow through on all assigned tasks, meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently and as a team.

Possess a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

A proactive, self‑starter and a highly motivated individual with the ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.

A can‑do attitude, an appetite for learning, an interest in efficient business processes, a drive for continuous improvements.

Familiarity with the different contracting strategies encountered on EPCM projects in North America.

Employment Assessment

Reference checks.

Criminal record check.

Independent, company‑sponsored medical examination (Terminal positions only).

Equal Opportunity Employment
Neptune Bulk Terminals (NBT) is an equal opportunity employer that provides a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and job requirements, without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact  with the subject line 'ACCOMMODATION REQUEST.' All accommodation information will remain confidential.

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