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Project Controls - Turnaround Cost Controller
Pay Rate: $49/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 60 Days Location: (Taylor) Fort St John, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a Project Controls - Turnaround Cost Controller on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of Canada’s most progressive Midstream companies in Canada
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable..
Description
The Turnaround Cost Controller provides critical onsite cost-control support for turnaround operations. In this role, you will maintain an accurate, real-time view of incurred costs, commitments, forecasts, and budget variances.
Serving as the central connection point between field execution, contractors, Finance, Supply Chain, scheduling, and turnaround leadership, you will drive cost visibility and accountability across every phase of the outage.
Role Purpose
Provide onsite cost-control support for the turnaround by maintaining an accurate, current view of:
Costs incurred to date Committed costs Forecast cost to complete Estimate at completion Budget variances and their causes The role will serve as the central connection between field execution, contractors, Finance, Supply Chain, scheduling, and turnaround leadership.
Responsibilities
Pre-Execution Setup (Start Date August) Develop a fit-for-purpose cost-control model by contractor, PO, cost category, and work order where practical. Establish contractor requirements for daily cost reporting, time-ticket submission, third-party costs, rentals, materials, equipment, and final invoicing. Confirm when and where each contractor’s cost information will be available. Load approved budgets, estimates, commitments, rates, and execution forecasts into the tracking model. Align the schedule and resource plan with the daily cost forecast and expected cash-flow curve. Establish processes for accruals, missing tickets, change orders, found work, and PO closeout. Identify cost-reporting gaps before execution begins. Daily Execution Controls Collect and reconcile contractor time tickets and daily cost reports. Confirm all expected tickets have been received and follow up immediately on missing information. Pre-screen tickets for: Correct labour rates, hours, overtime and LOA Headcount compared with security or site-access records Equipment usage, downtime and standby charges Rental quantities and duration Correct PO and work-order coding Duplicate, unsupported or unreasonable charges Work directly with contractor project-controls personnel and administrators. Track third-party commitments, rentals, materials and other costs that may not appear promptly in daily tickets. Create reasonable accruals for costs incurred but not yet invoiced or ticketed. Maintain a current change-order and found-work log, including forecast impacts. Attend daily coordination meetings and maintain regular contact with field coordinators to understand delays, scope changes, equipment issues and emerging costs. Compare actual field progress and manpower against the schedule and contractor forecasts. Identify cost risks early enough for the team to take corrective action. Forecasting and Reporting Update the daily cost report within approximately 24 hours of cost being incurred. Maintain the following: Actual cost to date Accrued cost Committed cost Forecast cost to complete Estimate at completion Approved budget Forecast variance Explain the reason for material variances, including scope growth, schedule delays, productivity, contractor changes, equipment downtime and third-party costs. Provide a clear daily cost narrative for turnaround leadership. Highlight emerging overruns, missing commitments and forecast uncertainty. Reconcile the onsite forecast with the corporate dashboard and Finance records. Provide contractor-level summaries showing why a contractor is forecast over or under budget. Maintain forecast accuracy through startup, demobilization and post-work. Closeout Develop forecasts for remaining scaffolding, insulation, rentals, demobilization and other closing costs. Confirm final quantities and outstanding commitments before contractors leave site. Work with Supply Chain and Finance to obtain final invoices and close POs promptly. Track all open POs, invoices, credits, volume discounts and unresolved change orders. Complete the final cost reconciliation and variance explanation. Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements for future outages. Key Deliverables Daily cost and forecast report Contractor cost summary Budget versus forecast variance report Commitment and accrual register Change-order and found-work log Missing-ticket and reporting-exception log Open PO and invoice closeout tracker Final cost reconciliation and variance report Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ related experience in Cost Controls with focus on small to medium projects. Ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities. Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in the use of ERP systems, i.e. SAP, JDE, Oracle. Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, confident interacting with stakeholders in verbal, written and electronic form. Integral knowledge of Project Controls principles, practices and tools. Preferred SAP experience. Turnaround, shutdown or major maintenance project-controls experience Strong contractor cost-control and field-ticketing experience Ability to work directly with field supervision and contractor administrators Understanding of labour rates, overtime, LOA, rentals, equipment and third-party costs Advanced Excel and cost-model development skills Strong forecasting, reconciliation and variance-analysis capability Comfortable working onsite and actively verifying conditions in the field The key expectation is that this person is visible and proactive onsite - not someone who only consolidates reports after the costs have already occurred. Education and Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Business function.
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or any other Raise job posting (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com.
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Project Controls - Turnaround Cost Controller
Pay Rate: $49/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 60 Days Location: (Taylor) Fort St John, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a Project Controls - Turnaround Cost Controller on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of Canada’s most progressive Midstream companies in Canada
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable..
Description
The Turnaround Cost Controller provides critical onsite cost-control support for turnaround operations. In this role, you will maintain an accurate, real-time view of incurred costs, commitments, forecasts, and budget variances.
Serving as the central connection point between field execution, contractors, Finance, Supply Chain, scheduling, and turnaround leadership, you will drive cost visibility and accountability across every phase of the outage.
Role Purpose
Provide onsite cost-control support for the turnaround by maintaining an accurate, current view of:
Costs incurred to date Committed costs Forecast cost to complete Estimate at completion Budget variances and their causes The role will serve as the central connection between field execution, contractors, Finance, Supply Chain, scheduling, and turnaround leadership.
Responsibilities
Pre-Execution Setup (Start Date August) Develop a fit-for-purpose cost-control model by contractor, PO, cost category, and work order where practical. Establish contractor requirements for daily cost reporting, time-ticket submission, third-party costs, rentals, materials, equipment, and final invoicing. Confirm when and where each contractor’s cost information will be available. Load approved budgets, estimates, commitments, rates, and execution forecasts into the tracking model. Align the schedule and resource plan with the daily cost forecast and expected cash-flow curve. Establish processes for accruals, missing tickets, change orders, found work, and PO closeout. Identify cost-reporting gaps before execution begins. Daily Execution Controls Collect and reconcile contractor time tickets and daily cost reports. Confirm all expected tickets have been received and follow up immediately on missing information. Pre-screen tickets for: Correct labour rates, hours, overtime and LOA Headcount compared with security or site-access records Equipment usage, downtime and standby charges Rental quantities and duration Correct PO and work-order coding Duplicate, unsupported or unreasonable charges Work directly with contractor project-controls personnel and administrators. Track third-party commitments, rentals, materials and other costs that may not appear promptly in daily tickets. Create reasonable accruals for costs incurred but not yet invoiced or ticketed. Maintain a current change-order and found-work log, including forecast impacts. Attend daily coordination meetings and maintain regular contact with field coordinators to understand delays, scope changes, equipment issues and emerging costs. Compare actual field progress and manpower against the schedule and contractor forecasts. Identify cost risks early enough for the team to take corrective action. Forecasting and Reporting Update the daily cost report within approximately 24 hours of cost being incurred. Maintain the following: Actual cost to date Accrued cost Committed cost Forecast cost to complete Estimate at completion Approved budget Forecast variance Explain the reason for material variances, including scope growth, schedule delays, productivity, contractor changes, equipment downtime and third-party costs. Provide a clear daily cost narrative for turnaround leadership. Highlight emerging overruns, missing commitments and forecast uncertainty. Reconcile the onsite forecast with the corporate dashboard and Finance records. Provide contractor-level summaries showing why a contractor is forecast over or under budget. Maintain forecast accuracy through startup, demobilization and post-work. Closeout Develop forecasts for remaining scaffolding, insulation, rentals, demobilization and other closing costs. Confirm final quantities and outstanding commitments before contractors leave site. Work with Supply Chain and Finance to obtain final invoices and close POs promptly. Track all open POs, invoices, credits, volume discounts and unresolved change orders. Complete the final cost reconciliation and variance explanation. Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements for future outages. Key Deliverables Daily cost and forecast report Contractor cost summary Budget versus forecast variance report Commitment and accrual register Change-order and found-work log Missing-ticket and reporting-exception log Open PO and invoice closeout tracker Final cost reconciliation and variance report Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ related experience in Cost Controls with focus on small to medium projects. Ability to multi-task, work on multiple projects or tasks at once, manage time, organize, and set priorities. Adaptability and flexibility including ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience in the use of ERP systems, i.e. SAP, JDE, Oracle. Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills, confident interacting with stakeholders in verbal, written and electronic form. Integral knowledge of Project Controls principles, practices and tools. Preferred SAP experience. Turnaround, shutdown or major maintenance project-controls experience Strong contractor cost-control and field-ticketing experience Ability to work directly with field supervision and contractor administrators Understanding of labour rates, overtime, LOA, rentals, equipment and third-party costs Advanced Excel and cost-model development skills Strong forecasting, reconciliation and variance-analysis capability Comfortable working onsite and actively verifying conditions in the field The key expectation is that this person is visible and proactive onsite - not someone who only consolidates reports after the costs have already occurred. Education and Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Technical or Business function.
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or any other Raise job posting (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com.
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