Cost Manager
- Moncton, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or team management role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As a Cost Manager working within the Project Management team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role in contributing to the financial control and success of major construction projects. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will analyze, develop, and manage budgets while helping project teams make sound financial and business decisions.
What you will do
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.
As a Cost Manager working within the Project Management team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role in contributing to the financial control and success of major construction projects. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will analyze, develop, and manage budgets while helping project teams make sound financial and business decisions.
What you will do
- Organize and supervise the cost control team on major projects, including task allocation and team development
- Develop, monitor, and communicate cost control processes and procedures to operational teams
- Oversee operational dashboards and identify opportunities for budget optimization
- Ensure the application of Major Project Management methods and recommend improvements
- Collaborate closely with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams
- Develop strategic and operational dashboards aligned with business objectives and annual action plans
- Perform in-depth analysis of project performance (progress, entitlements, quantities, key ratios, etc.)
- Lead proactive cost management activities, including:
- Budget recalibration
- Strategic contract management
- Overhead cost control
- Management of contractual penalties and variances
- Manage cost contingencies across:
- Client budgets (Estimates)
- Commitments
- Forecasts and projections
- Align cost forecasts (CBS) with project schedules (Primavera P6 WBS)
- Assess financial impact of schedule changes, including delays, compression, and resequencing
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or team management role
- Strong knowledge of:
- Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
- Basic knowledge of scheduling, ideally with Primavera P6
- Experience in the construction industry
- Knowledge of systems such as:
- SAP
- CMiC
- Procore
- Other enterprise financial and cost control systems
- Familiarity with project controls platforms such as:
- InEight
- CostX
- DESTINI (or similar tools)
- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
- Hybrid work model for corporate roles
- Employee stock ownership program
- Career growth through real development opportunities
- Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Cost Manager is responsible for supervising the cost control team and managing budgets for large-scale construction projects. This includes developing financial dashboards, monitoring project performance, and aligning cost forecasts with project schedules.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field with over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership. Fluency in English and French and proficiency in PMIS and Microsoft Office are required.
Skills
- Cost Control
- Budget Management
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management Information Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Primavera P6
- Strategic Contract Management
- Budget Optimization
- Financial Forecasting
- Team Leadership
- Project Performance Analysis
- Risk Management
- SAP
- CMiC
- Procore
- InEight
Benefits
- RRSP With Up To 5% Employer Matching
- Hybrid Work Model
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Transit Pass Reimbursement
- Minimum 4 Weeks Of Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Cost Control
- Budgeting
- Construction Industry
- PMIS
- Microsoft Office
- Primavera P6
- SAP
- CMiC
- Procore
- InEight
- CostX
- Destini
- Financial Control
- WBS
- CBS
- Contract Management
- Project Controls
- Infrastructure Projects
- Budget Recalibration
- Overhead Cost Control