Cost Control Engineer Jobs

HMI - Design, Industrial, CAD experience ideal, EPLAN P8

Experience needed - 1-2 Years

Controls Engineer (Junior 1-2 years)

Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff (Doesn't have to have all 3)

Locations - Toronto, ON, Canada

Salary rate - $55-65,000 CAD

Advanced knowledge of cost management systems.

Project management/controls certifications such as AACE and/or PMP are considered an asset.

Effectively manage the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the cost function.

EPCM or Owners team mining project experience is considered an asset.

Lead the onboarding and governance of cost control disciplines with engineering service providers and contractors, including project accounting controls.

Set up the Accounts Payable process with service providers and contractors to facilitate timely payments within internal controls.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Assist in the development and enhancement of cost control policies, procedures, and tools to improve project cost management.

Utilize cost control software and tools effectively to streamline cost management processes.

Stay up to date with industry best practices and cost control methodologies to continually improve the cost management function.

Familiarity with project management principles and project budgeting processes.

Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates and budgets for new and ongoing projects.

· Professional certifications in project management, Lean Six Sigma, or related fields are a plus.

· Excellent project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing timelines, and allocating resources effectively.

· Manage and maintain project scope, schedules, tasks, priorities, and risk.

· Knowledge of cost reduction methodologies.

Position Title: Product Engineer - Cost Reduction

Product Engineer - Cost Reduction

Assist managers in accounting of operating costs versus capital costs. Work closely with Operations Cost Control & Finance.

3-5 years of experience in a Finance role

Work directly with Managers for budgeting - annual & multi-year planning

Gather data from SAP/Managers to create periodically Project-wise Cost Reports with forecast.

Assist managers in researching their costs / commitments for monthly cost reports in SAP

Facilitate Monthly Project cost reviews with managers

Assist managers in accounting of operating costs versus capital costs. Work closely with Operations Cost Control & Finance.

3-5 years of experience in a Finance role

Work directly with Managers for budgeting - annual & multi-year planning

Gather data from SAP/Managers to create periodically Project-wise Cost Reports with forecast.

Assist managers in researching their costs / commitments for monthly cost reports in SAP

Facilitate Monthly Project cost reviews with managers

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Assist in the development and enhancement of cost control policies, procedures, and tools to improve project cost management.

Utilize cost control software and tools effectively to streamline cost management processes.

Stay up to date with industry best practices and cost control methodologies to continually improve the cost management function.

Familiarity with project management principles and project budgeting processes.

Collaborate with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates and budgets for new and ongoing projects.

Project management experience - preferably in the aerospace sector;

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience;

project management experience - preferably in the aerospace sector;

Creates and manages Project Management Plans (Scope, Time, Cost, Risk Management, Stakeholder, Quality, Communication, HR, etc.) for various Engineering Projects;

Manages forecasts within Project Management and Financial tools to improve accuracy and reliability in support of budget, resource and workforce planning;

Utilizes Earned Value Management (EVM)techniques and reports on progress including variance mitigation;

5+ years of relevant experience in cost management, project controls, scheduling, or planning in the energy, construction, or infrastructure sector.

Conduct cost analysis and provide valuable insights to project teams and management for informed decision-making

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

Proficiency in project management software, such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.

Contract Management (Time and Material Type):

Assist in the preparation of project cost reports and participate in cost control meetings.

•Work within all Dana EHS and Quality requirements

•Participate in developing reliable and efficient processes for new product or new application introductions as required

•Install and set-up various vision system components such as bar code scanners and inspection cameras

•Maintain machine automation back-up files

•Design and construct new electric circuits and electronic device integration

•Maintain and ensure accuracy of electrical drawings and code

Provide professional judgment and experience in business and program cost planning, cost estimating, cost control, and change management.

Certification related to Cost Engineering, such as CCEP (Certified Cost Engineer/Professional) and/or PMP (Project Management Professional), will be considered an asset.

Assist in the preparation for quarterly review by executive management.

Minimum four (4) year bachelor's degree from an accredited UK university in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Experience: At least 10 years' experience in construction cost engineering.

At least five years of experience in the cost control aspect of construction projects.

Strong knowledge of the “Earned Value Management” principles.

Directly interfaces with management as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

Oversees and supports project change management, including subcontractor claims, change requests, claims and dispute resolution.

Identify opportunities of Project Controls improvement for management review and consideration.

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

Set project controls guidelines and responsibilities within a business unit or Project Execution Plan.

Software understanding and programming experience.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.

E3 Zuken and/or AutoCAD experience is an asset.

Power study tools experience (ETAP, Easy Power, Cyme, etc) is an asset.

Participate in factory acceptance tests at vendors facilities, commissioning (Start-up) and Service High Power Rectifier Systems.

Coordination with the customer, the internal engineering team, suppliers of equipment & ser-vices, and other stakeholders involved in the project.

Post-secondary education in Business Admin, Accounting or Finance

McCain Offers Full Benefits Including

Monitor Project Manager's Coupa queues for invoice issues

Manage and submit change requests on existing purchase orders.

Answer questions on issues with orders / status of invoice payments from vendors and project managers.

Minimum 2-3 years business experience

Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.

2-3 years Extensive experience in Resources Loading and Cost Analysis

College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).

Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.

Organize and manage all vendor proposals in readily accessible format for management review.

Reconciliation of invoices against purchase requisitions, getting approval from project managers and management. Forward approved invoices to accounts payable for payment.

Proactively track and notify the reporting manager, project manager, and finance leads of any potential financial risk / issues.

Understand the project scope and deliverables to be able to proactively manage the budget.

Review and manage change orders to verify compliance with contracted unit pricing, labour-rates, contractual fees, overhead and insurance.

Proven strong technical writing skills and able to effectively navigate Microsoft operating programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point).

Software understanding and programming experience.

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.

E3 Zuken and/or AutoCAD experience is an asset.

Power study tools experience (ETAP, Easy Power, Cyme, etc) is an asset.

Participate in factory acceptance tests at vendors facilities, commissioning (Start-up) and Service High Power Rectifier Systems.

Coordination with the customer, the internal engineering team, suppliers of equipment & ser-vices, and other stakeholders involved in the project.

Offer input and recommendations for cost engineering requirements, including staffing, project controls, and analyzing scope, quantities, and cost data.

Proactively advise management of forecasted costs exceeding the approved budget.

Analyze contractors' cost reports and extract necessary data for management reporting.

Prepare and deliver monthly cost engineering information, along with additional ad-hoc reports as requested by Management.

Demonstrate broad, multi-discipline knowledge and experience in cost engineering for Oil and Gas projects.

Organize, monitor, and control project costs, aligning with contractual requirements, objectives, and Company procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or related field.

Strong understanding of cost management principles.

Manage change orders, assessing their impact on costs and timelines.

Proven experience in construction cost control or similar roles.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, or related field.

Strong understanding of cost management principles.

Manage change orders, assessing their impact on costs and timelines.

Proven experience in construction cost control or similar roles.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.