Cost Engineer / Cost Controller

Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Contract Duration: 6 Months - T4

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer / Project Controls Analyst / Cost Controller to support a major offshore platform project in Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for project cost control, forecasting, financial reporting, and monitoring project expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
• Prepare cost forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and variance analyses.
• Track and evaluate project changes, variations, and potential cost impacts.
• Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and financial dashboards.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
• Support cost reconciliation, financial reporting, and project closeout activities as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cost Engineering, Cost Control, or Project Controls.
• Previous experience supporting EPC/EPCI projects, preferably within offshore oil & gas, power generation, offshore wind, or heavy industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, change management, and project financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and project cost management systems; SAP, Primavera P6, or similar tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with offshore fabrication, construction, or installation projects considered an asset.

Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required.