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	Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, MacKay River Commercial Project, the Cost Specialist will work with the Project Controls Manager and Project Managers to ensure the successful implementation of cost procedures to serve the entire project. This position is responsible for a wide range of cost and program management aspects, requiring experience in developing tools and models which, together with expert judgment, can be applied to make predictions of whether a project cost and forecast is reasonable.</p>
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	Based out of our Calgary Office, the Cost Specialist role extends beyond the assessment of cost; it should be applied to support the goal achieving a more cost effective project.</p>
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	This is a 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract with the potential to become full time.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities</strong><br />
	1. Works to ensure cost information is communicated (through meetings, reports, etc) to all pertinent individuals and that all costs are controlled:<br />
	a. Reports cost information to the Project Controls Lead gathered through estimating and budgeting, risk management, interpretation of project information, variance analysis, change management and forecasting.<br />
	b. Supports the project team and ensures that all cost is controlled within the project budget and that the forecast is updated and maintained throughout the project life cycle.<br />
	c. Prepares and presents cost information to project management as required.<br />
	d. Provides cost input to the monthly project report.<br />
	e. Highlights areas of concern and suggests areas of improvement on a continual basis.<br />
	f. Works closely with Procurement to provide contract &amp; P.O. budgets, validate progress payments and assist in contract final close-out.</p>
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	2. Manages costs for the Projects department:<br />
	a. Controls, maintains and updates the CBS, WBS and Control Packages for the project.<br />
	b. Imports, sets up and maintains the project budget in Prism.<br />
	c. Codes all Purchase Orders with the appropriate Control Account numbers for future tracking and control in Prism.<br />
	d. Gathers, verifies and enters all commitments into Prism monthly.<br />
	e. Reviews all Purchase Orders and codes with the appropriate control account for tracking in Prism.<br />
	f. Prepares and maintains the project cost flow.<br />
	g. Liaises with finance to communicate accrued cost and obtains actual cost on a monthly basis for input into Prism.<br />
	h. Performs cost management activities in accordance with established processes and procedures.<br />
	i. Works with all project personnel to ensure that cost control procedures are in place.</p>
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	3. Tracks and forecasts costs:<br />
	a. Maintains EAC/ETC forecasts in Prism.<br />
	b. Gathers, organizes, prepares and controls all project change notices and maintains the same in Prism and the PCN log.<br />
	c. Gathers, verifies and enters all incurred cost into Prism monthly.<br />
	d. Creates and implements all cost tracking and forecasting graphs, reports and tools.<br />
	e. Analyses all cost data to confirm its accuracy and validity and continually identify areas of improvement.<br />
	f. Responsible for reviewing and verifying invoices from A/P and returning once approved.</p>
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	<strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />
	&bull; Degree in Engineering, PMP, CCC, CCE or equivalent cost related experience.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 5 years experience using Cost Management tools (i.e. Prism, Kildrummy, SAP, etc.) is required.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 10 years experience in Project Controls (Cost) together with a working knowledge of a projects lifecycle and its associated interfaces.<br />
	&bull; Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts and construction work processes.<br />
	&bull; Strong analytical skills, oral and written communication skills.<br />
	&bull; Ability to build and enhance relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</p>
