Cost Controller/Scheduler
- Pickering, ON, Canada
Salary Range for Role $80,000 - $85,000 · Contract
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- Salary Range for Role $80,000 - $85,000
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Original job description
Cost Controller/Scheduler – Pickering, ON, – Office - ID#6892
Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Cost Controller/Scheduler to support our growing team in Pickering, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
In this role, you will:
Primary Duties
To succeed in this role, you bring:
Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.
Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Cost Controller/Scheduler to support our growing team in Pickering, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
- Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
- Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
- Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
- Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
- Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
In this role, you will:
Primary Duties
- Provide cost control expertise including cost forecasting, construction management support, and schedule analysis.
- Analyze, evaluate, and forecast project cost performance against established baselines.
- Support the development and implementation of CBS, estimate breakdown, and WBS.
- Monitor contractor labor hours and costs, identifying variances and recommending corrective action.
- Generate and analyze cost reports using SAP and/or EcoSys.
- Implement cost control processes such as commitment tracking, VOWD analysis, cost phasing, and earned value management.
- Process project change notices and integrate changes into cost forecasts and reports.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost performance reports, including variances and currency fluctuation analysis.
- Maintain change/trend logs and ensure accurate contingency management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization of cost control processes.
- Collaborate virtually with project stakeholders and resolve technical and business issues as they arise.
To succeed in this role, you bring:
- High school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of project controls experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 4 – 6 years of consecutive project controls experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience with cost/estimating platforms such as SAP, EcoSys, CAS, or Aconex.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Working knowledge of earned value principles, project controls methodologies, and risk/change management.
Compensation at PTAG varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.
Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Analyze and forecast project costs against baselines, monitor contractor labor costs and hours, and produce cost performance reports using tools such as SAP or EcoSys. Support project cost-control processes, manage changes and contingencies, analyze schedules, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve project issues.
Requirements
Requires either a high school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of project controls experience, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline with 4–6 years of consecutive project controls experience. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, have experience with cost or estimating platforms, and understand earned value, project controls, and risk and change management.
Skills
- Cost Control
- Cost Forecasting
- Schedule Analysis
- Project Controls
- Cost Performance Analysis
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Cost Breakdown Structure
- Labor Cost Monitoring
- SAP
- EcoSys
- Earned Value Management
- Commitment Tracking
- Change Management
- Contingency Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Risk Management
Benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Flexible Work Environment
- Professional Development
- Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Construction
- Consulting
Keywords
- Project Controls
- Cost Control
- Cost Forecasting
- Schedule Analysis
- Construction Management
- Cost Performance
- Cost Breakdown Structure
- Estimate Breakdown
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Contractor Labor Hours
- SAP
- EcoSys
- CAS
- Aconex
- Commitment Tracking
- VOWD Analysis
- Cost Phasing
- Earned Value Management
- Project Change Notices
- Cost Reporting
- Currency Fluctuation Analysis
- Change and Trend Logs
- Contingency Management
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Capital Projects
- Power Industry