Overview
Somerville is seeking to hire a Cost Control Coordinator. The successful candidate will assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of project controls for assigned projects, as well provide administrative support to project tracking to generate invoices for services delivered.
This position works closely with the project team to ensure policies and procedures and cost controls are adhered to.
This is an in-office position, some travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
> Prepare reports from business systems on a regular routine basis.
> Manage and update cost control tools and coding for projects utilizing standard systems i.e. MS Office.
> Monitor project cost performance to provide a transparent assessment of critical project performances and reporting to Management.
> Manage scope changes by maintaining the scope change database and compare trends and scope changes against the control budget.
> Liaise with a variety of stakeholders on a day-to-day basis including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Project Managers, Managers and Clients to reconcile cost and commercial activities.
> Prepare and submit monthly revenue forecasts based on actuals and projections.
> Assist with internal monthly project reviews and reports.
> Assist with the creation, implementation and maintenance of Project Control Procedures and Processes, in particular cost control.
Qualifications
> College or University graduate preferably in Business, Project Management or Office Administration.
> Minimum two years experience in project billing and administration and/or financial preferably in the construction industry.
> Proficient with MS Office, including advanced working knowledge of Excel.
> Quality focused with strong attention to detail while maintaining a “whole project” perspective.
> Strong communication and influencing skills both written and verbal.
> Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
> Self motivated individual with strong problems solving skills.
> Organized, comfortable multi-tasking, willing to take on new challenges.
> Team player.
This is an in-office position only. Open to Canadian residents only.
In the spirit of the Human Rights Code, we ask that resumes do not include personal data including, but not limited to age, health, marital and family status. As an employer committed to the principles of employment equity, we encourage applications from all persons including Black, Indigenous and people of colour, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (2015) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.