Cost Controller

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

The main requirements of the role are to:

• Work on site and in the office with the Veolia and City of Winnipeg Team
• Prepare the Monthly Progress Estimates as per the contract.
• Prepare the process for reviewing the contractor's monthly progress invoices.
• Track and compile project budget and complete City reporting requirements.
• Review monthly schedule submissions to ensure alignment with progress billing.
• Manage Major Capital Project Accounting
• Provide support to the City Project Managers within the Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program (WSTP).

• Support the WSTP as an integral player by:
  • Review and prepare progress estimates and monthly reports.
  • Conduct detailed project budget analysis and monitoring. Provide reports monthly to the City Project Manager.
  • Coordinate various external parties to support Contractor billing (e.g. Independent Certifier).
  • Maintain estimates of project costs at completion.
  • Review Contract Change Notifications/Orders, RFIs, NCRs, etc. to evaluate risks including claims risks. Make recommendations to the City's Project Manager for areas requiring intervention.
  • Prepare claims/appeals files for known claims/appeals and for risks translating into issues/claims.
  • Prepare whole life cycle costs of equipment to aid decision-making during the design aspects of the Projects.
  • Coordinate the active review of project risk registers and estimate potential costs to risks and prepare mitigations to key Program risks.
  • Support multiple projects aligning with the goals of the WSTP.
  • Assist with day-to-day project management duties as required.

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Engineering preferred or Technology Degree in Construction Management or a combination of equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.
• Job Skills:
  • Capable of playing a central role in coordinating and integrating progress across internal and external program team members.
  • Process improvement and re-engineering, balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Capability to conduct analyses on complex data sets and review large complex technical reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously and work effectively with interruptions. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.
  • Ability to adapt communication style for diverse audiences from construction site/plant floor to senior management.
  • Ability to guide others and deliver through other people/groups without direct management control.
  • Strong partnering abilities to develop networks and build alliances; collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Experience/Knowledge:
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience with 5 years' experience directly related to Project or Program Management.
  • Previous experience with engineering or construction project management processes including good knowledge of Design Build processes from development, procurement, design, construction, and through commissioning of a complex facility.
  • Previous experience with Project Management and business process quality control.
  • Good understanding of progress monitoring and controlling in project management framework.
  • Working knowledge of ACONEX considered an asset.
  • Experience working in the Google Suite of office tools would be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of current local or world environmental challenges will be an advantage.

Site/office work environment with the ability to work remotely for up to two (2) days per week.

Must take care in moving or lifting office supplies. Exposure to industrial and construction plant hazards including excavations, noise, heavy equipment, fumes, and chemicals.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension, and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety-oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.