Cost Specialist Jobs

·Present cost estimates to management and clients, addressing inquiries and providing explanations as needed.

·Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or a related field.

·Proficiency in project management software and tools.

·Analyze project requirements, technical specifications, and materials to prepare detailed and accurate manufacturing cost estimates.

·Collaborate with clients to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.

·Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost factors.

Requires excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Cost records management: Prepare cost-related financial reports and manage system updates.

Product Management: Working closely with our Global Product Management team to define product and services pricing.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Proven experience in cost accounting or a similar role.

Technology and IT industry experience preferred.

Experience/exposure in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or project management

Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills

Distribution of monthly management reports

Miscellaneous analysis, report writing and management reporting

This position will work closely with the Director of Finance, Plant/Production Managers, Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain.

Minimum five (5) years relevant costing experience in a manufacturing environment

3+ years of experience in a similar role with the Construction, Development, Engineering, or Manufacturing sector

MUST have costing experience, they will be responsible for all project cost audits, as well as department budget reviews

Experience working on establishing and tracking annual budgets, and providing those reports to the Controller

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Look Ups) and any ERP experience

Tracking project costs to budget and analyzing/ explain variances

Recording transactions, posting entries, preparing month-end close and internal financial reports

Review scope of work and evaluate requirements for pricing

Post-secondary education in construction or business related field

1-3 years proven experience as an estimator

Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem solving skills

Review blueprints and drawings in AutoCAD to accurately create detailed cost estimates and proposals for Park Model and Modular Homes

Validate proposals through comparison to similar projects, existing designs, and as-built data to ensure accuracy

Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.

Assists Senior Financial Analyst in their duties and responsibilities.

Assists organization's controller in the development of the budget, planning, and other corporate financial requirements.

Minimum of three to five years’ experience

Having Costing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Experience in financial management in the mining industry;

Bachelor and above degree, major in accounting or financial management;

Collect and analyze cost data of the Group's overseas projects as per the framework provided by the manager.

Other work assigned by the manager

Good at data processing and analysis, with experience in financial information application;

Have relevant financial qualifications and certificates;

Consistently completes assigned processes, procedures and workflows within corporate guidelines and checks for compliance with internal and external requirements

Prepare and analyze cost reports and costing audits

Determine and implement cost accounting procedures and methods

Respond to costing queries and prepare explanations and analysis

Conduct analysis of standard versus actual costs to identify variances

* Can develop a baseline to measure performance using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

* Attention to detail is an essential job skill

* Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Projects, MS Excel (is a MUST), MS Word processing, PowerPoint

* Experience in a pharma/biotech/Life Science industry a plus.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 days a week)

Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.

Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.

Microsoft Office knowledge and experience

Able to manage multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask.

Experience in the following Software: Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, Takeoff Software

Experience – 10 to 13 years

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.

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.

·Assist with establishing and tracking the project budget, along with cost to date and cost to complete

·Visit construction sites on a monthly basis to review the contractor and subcontractor progress claims

·Perform reviews of off-site material at manufacturer facilities

·Develop cash flow projections and summaries

·Understanding of RICS Project Monitoring guidelines and standards an asset

Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce, Finance or Accounting.

A minimum of 2 years relevant cost accounting and business experience.

Some exposure to auditing is preferred, and a strong knowledge of internal controls.

Highly proficient in using Excel and large financial systems, including knowledge of SAP

Prepare the monthly manufacturing cost report, month end inventory balances, analysis of key manufacturing costs, and any additional closing reports

Organize and prepare the annual budget

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

Excellent knowledge of and commitment to safety requirements.

5 years of experience on delivering big construction infrastructure projects as Construction Director or Project Director

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

A six-kilometre tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)

One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station

Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations

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).

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What's In It For You

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

Minimum of Five (5) years of Cost Control experience in the engineering, construction, project management of Oil & Gas related projects

Superior working knowledge of SAP

Thorough knowledge of Engineering, Supply Chain, Fabrication and Construction processes as part of project execution

In early stages of projects, review and align Work Breakdown Structure to Cost Breakdown Structure; create Project Controls

Cost Control Plan; and finalize Spend Profile based on Class IV Estimate for TIC.

High attention to detail, accuracy and quality of information, and an ability to keep information organized