Cost Controller
Job in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for:
Veolia
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cost Controller
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The main requirements of the role are to;
Work on site and in the office with the Veolia and City of Winnipeg TeamPrepare the Monthly Progress Estimates as per the contract.Prepare the process for reviewing the contractor’s monthly progress invoices.Tracking and compiling project budget and completing City reporting requirements.Monthly Schedule submission review to ensure alignment with progress billing.Major Capital Project AccountingProvide support to the City Project Managers within the Winnipeg Sewage Treatment Program (WSTP).Main Responsibilities:
Support the WSTP as an integral player by:
Review and prepare progress estimates and monthly reports. Conduct detailed project budget analysis and monitoring. Provide report monthly to City Project Manager. Coordination of various external parties to support Contractor billing (e.x. Independent Certifier)
Maintain estimate of project costs iew of Contract Change Notifictions/Orders, RFIs, NCRs etc to evaluate risks inclusing claims risks. Make recomendations 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.Qualifications
Knowledge,
Skills and Experience:
Educational Background:
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Engineering preferred or Technology Degree in Construction Management or combination of equivalent experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.Job
Skills:
Capable to play a central role in coordinating and integrating progress across internal and external program team members.Process improvement and re-engineering, balancing efficiency and effectivenessMust have the capability to conduct analyses on complex data sets and review large complex technical reports.Must demonstrate ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.Must have the ability to handle diverse tasks simultaneously and be able to work effectively with interruptions. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information or issues.Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to independently compose routine written communications.Must demonstrate ability to adapt communication style for diverse audiences from construction site / plant floor to senior management.Must demonstrate the ability to guide others and deliver through other people / groups without direct management control.Must have 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 ManagementMust have previous experience with engineering or construction project management…
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