Cost Manager, Buildings & Infrastructure - Permanent - 3251

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of Canada's leading construction organizations, delivering some of the country's most complex and high-profile building and infrastructure projects. With a growing portfolio of major projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, they are seeking an experienced Cost Manager to join their Project Management team.

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the financial success of large-scale projects by leading cost control functions, driving financial performance, and supporting project teams with strategic decision-making.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead and mentor project cost control teams on major projects, including task allocation, training, and development
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control processes and procedures across project teams
• Oversee project dashboards and reporting tools while identifying opportunities to optimize budgets and improve performance
• Partner closely with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams to support project delivery
• Analyze project performance, including progress, quantities, earned value, entitlements, and key financial metrics
• Lead proactive cost management initiatives, including budget recalibration, overhead management, contract strategy, and management of cost variances
• Manage project contingencies and maintain accurate forecasts and projections
• Align cost forecasting structures with project schedules and work breakdown structures
• Evaluate the financial impact of schedule changes, delays, acceleration strategies, and resequencing activities
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project management and cost control methodologies

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Strong experience in project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Excellent understanding of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Bilingual in English and French, both written and spoken
• Working knowledge of project scheduling principles, ideally with Primavera P6
• Additional Assets
• Previous experience within the construction industry, particularly on large and complex projects
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Procore, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with project controls and cost management software such as InEight, CostX, DESTINI, or equivalent tools

About the Job

• Work on some of Canada's most significant and technically challenging projects.
• Join an organization with a strong pipeline of major building and infrastructure work
• Collaborate with experienced project leaders and industry experts
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project performance and financial outcomes while advancing your career in project controls and cost management
• Competitive salary, ranging from $100,000 to $140,000

If you're an experienced Cost Manager looking to work on landmark projects and contribute to the successful delivery of major construction programs, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

How to Apply

Please apply by completing the application form below and submitting your résumé. You can also apply by sending your résumé directly ***email_hidden*** or by contacting your Recruiter and quoting job 3251. Please note that all candidates must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role.

We truly appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates whose experience most closely matches our partner’s needs. If we do not connect with you for this role, please know that we will gladly keep your profile in mind and reach out when other suitable opportunities arise.

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