Senior Cost Analyst - Rail Construction Project; SYSTRA Canada
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- Aug 14
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SYSTRA Canada
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Workspace: Hybrid
Pay: Compensation will be determined based on experience and industry standards.
Job Description
MISSIONS/MAIN DUTIES
Analyzes expenses and cost transactions; ensures that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate control accounts and contracts.
Provides detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses, includes breakdowns of project costs, forecasts of remaining cost, and opportunities to increase efficiency.
Support the development of Integrated Cost Reporting across the Project.
Work across the functions to align the cost breakdown structure to the work- and risk break down structures.
Support the preparation for, and execution of QCRA across multiple contracts and the integrated Project position.
Using the cost data & intelligence to engage across the Contracting Authority to underpin Project decision making.
Support the Contract Administration Team in the cost/invoice reconciliation process.
Manage the creation of cashflows and Project Estimate at Completion determinations to support capital spend forecasts.
Provide cost intelligence, including knowledge and data from industry, to support the development of scenarios that can drive down the Indirect Costs that the Project is subject to.
Provide cost impact analysis for all impacting proposed changes and presenting scenarios and options that best protect Contracting Authority’s position.
Establish and provide analysis for Earned Value as required.
Conducts market research as needed to recommend changes to pricing or business models.
Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs.
Capture lessons learnt from the Project and make these available across the Program.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
PROFILE/SKILLS
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline .
8 - 12 years Significant experience in the delivery of Construction Projects
Registered for AACE CCP, CEP, or equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices .
In-depth understanding of Business Administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts.
Excellent competency in MRP systems including MAXIMO and EcoSys, WorkDay Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently.
Must foster relationships with various stakeholders.
Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension.
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership .
Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities.
Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) .
Excellent reading and language comprehension .
Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths .
Demonstrated capability to lead Cost Analysts, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity.
Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment.
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
How To Apply
Open the link to the job description: https://www.systra.com/canada/job-offers/senior-cost-analyst-rail-construction-project-en-5416
Click on "APPLY FOR THE OFFER"
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