Cost Controller

Calgary, AB, Canada

Annual Compensation: $105,000 - $137,700 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. · Full-time

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Pay: Annual Compensation: $105,000 - $137,700 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Brief Description

As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Canada, Inc., is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.

Within our Underground Services Practice, we are seeking a Cost Controller in Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will have with 5+ years demonstrated experience in delivery of construction projects, understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, contractor performance evaluation, progress payments, and project controls integrated reporting.

Annual Compensation: $105,000 - $137,700 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

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Cost Controller Essential Functions

Maintain cost control and cost management processes for infrastructure construction project.
Monitor project performance by tracking actual costs, commitments, productivity, and progress against approved budgets.
Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, earned value analyses, forecast updates, cost projections, and performance dashboards for project.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Discipline Leads to develop accurate forecasts/estimates at completion.
Evaluate, track, and manage change orders, scope changes, and claims, assessing their impact on project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
Support project controls activities to ensure effective cost and schedule impact timely captured throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide project controls insights to Construction/Contract Management teams to support contract administration and contractor performance evaluations.
Participate in project meetings, project reviews, and cost performance updates to support informed decision-making.
Evaluate and interpret contractors’ reporting along with validation of contractor progress claimed, invoices, accruals, commitments, and cash flow forecasts to ensure accurate project reporting.
Contribute to project risk assessments by identifying potential cost exposures to support successful project delivery.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

COST CONTROLLER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Cost Control and Project Controls, preferably supporting infrastructure, transit, transportation, utilities, or major capital construction projects.
Strong understanding of project controls principles, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and risk management.
Demonstrated experience in delivery of construction projects, understanding of complex construction contracts, change management, contractor performance evaluation, progress payments, and project controls integrated reporting.
Proficiency with Advanced Excel and project controls/reporting tools such as InEight, Primavera P6, and Power BI.

Core Skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, reporting, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Keywords: Cost Controller, Construction

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Responsibilities

Manage cost control for infrastructure construction projects by tracking costs, commitments, productivity, and progress against budgets, and preparing reports, forecasts, and performance analyses. Assess change orders and claims, validate contractor reporting and payments, and provide project controls insights to support contract administration, risk management, and project decisions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline and at least five years of Cost Control and Project Controls experience are required. Candidates should understand construction contracts, change management, contractor performance, progress payments, and integrated project reporting, and be proficient in Advanced Excel and tools such as InEight, Primavera P6, and Power BI.

Skills

Cost Control
Project Controls
Cost Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cost Allocation
Risk Management
Construction Contracts
Change Management
Contractor Performance Evaluation
Progress Payments
Advanced Excel
InEight
Primavera P6
Power BI
Earned Value Analysis

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Keywords

Cost Controller
Cost Control
Project Controls
Infrastructure Construction
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Cost Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cost Allocation
Risk Management
Construction Contracts
Change Orders
Scope Changes
Claims Management
Contract Administration
Contractor Performance Evaluation
Progress Payments
Earned Value Analysis
Variance Analysis
Cost Projections
Accruals
Commitments
Cash Flow Forecasts
Advanced Excel
InEight
Primavera P6
Power BI
Project Reporting
Construction Management

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