Senior Cost Engineer / Specialist

Job title: Senior Cost Engineer / Specialist

Company: Bantrel

Job description: Company DescriptionBantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter. Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a qualified Senior Project Cost Engineer / Specialist to join our team, preferably based in in either Toronto/Mississauga/ Calgary offices. There will be a requirement for site travel approximately 5 to 10 days a month to Leroy, Saskatoon. The Project Cost Specialist is a key role that ensures the project is built in a controlled manner at the lowest possible cost. Providing value added analysis, controls, and reporting that produce effective tools for managing project costs for our segment as part of the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. in this full time permanent role and be a champion ofDuties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in conceptual designs, studies, reports and proposals
• Supporting role in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording and reporting. Perform performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications per applicable procedures
• Maintain cost budgets and accurate cost forecasts, utilizing a change management system and monitoring project status. Performs ongoing cost data and cash flow analysis
• Support specific project code of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions. Maintain field quantity unit rate reports and monitors performance factors
• Monitor progress of field contractors
• Assist in preparing cost data for proposals and contract negotiations
• Support efforts to re-cast project estimates into manageable cost control budgets per project requirements
• Coordinate the project cost change management system (trending)
• Prepare quantity takeoffs for a discipline or specialty using defined documents or undefined scope assumptions
• Maintain the project job hour control system
• Assist with project financial reporting per Bantrel and/or client requirements
• Maintain or coordinate the project cost change management system (trending)
• Coordinate/prepare information input into specific cost studies. Evaluate study results and recommend conclusions for project team consideration and discussion
• Identify or define data sources and techniques for data acquisition and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications
• Coordinate the performance of, pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty. Prepare and review distributable and/or contractors indirect cost estimates; developing basis for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non-manual manpower, start-up services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field office costs
• Assist the estimating team to determine scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty, and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan.
• Prepare cost reconciliations during preparation of estimates and performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations.

Qualifications

• An Engineering or Business degree AND/OR Relevant Qualification in the field of Planning/ Scheduling, Project Controls and Project Management
• 10 – 15 years experience in a Project Controls related field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, or skilled in understanding technical processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports
• Familiar with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes and management. Knowledge level is dependent on area of cost control specialization
• Familiar with the concept of Project Codes of Accounts (COA)
• Knowledge of cost/financial reporting systems and analysis (e.g. forecasting, change management, metrics, Quantity Unit Rate Reporting)
• Strong knowledge in project controls software such as EcoSys, Primavera P6, SAP, and Oracle (or Oracle JDE)
• Knowledge in capital cost estimating and services estimating
• Familiar with cash flow development and assessment
• Knowledge of cost control interfaces with project planning and scheduling
• Skilled in oral and written communication
• Works well in a team environment

Additional InformationOur culture is guided by our , these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy.We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted – all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please.

Expected salary:

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:21:55 GMT

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