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	Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, the Corporate Cost Lead will be responsible in supporting the project by overseeing the procedures, systems and process of the Cost function and it relates to technical services. The Corporate Cost Lead will provide assistance on the following activities: AFE preparation, work breakdown structures (WBS), developing baseline budgets of total install costs (TIC), cost break down structures (CBS), tracking commitments, expenditures and forecasting.</p>
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	Based out of our Calgary office, the Corporate Cost Lead will be accountable for the preparation of Corporate procedures and work instructions as they relate to cost control (e.g. estimating, cost monitoring, cost control, invoicing, etc.) and experienced with change management process including preparation of cost impact estimates during all phases of the project.</p>
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	<strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br />
	&bull; Ensure that the Project teams monitor the contractor&rsquo;s activities from a scope, cost and schedule perspective and identify potential issues, risk and trends in a timely manner, taking the appropriate action.<br />
	&bull; Responsible for creating the budgeting guidelines for Project use<br />
	&bull; Accountable for the manpower support of the technical services team, as it relates to cost<br />
	&bull; Ensure functional compliance for the forecast and budget across all Projects<br />
	&bull; Responsible for the creation and execution of the cost strategy, ensuring alignment with the schedule strategy<br />
	&bull; Work in conjunction with the Project teams to monitor, review and analyze all costs and status of Contractors during all phases of the project, including the analysis of any deviations and corrective actions.<br />
	&bull; Develop and implement the Project Controls standards and procedures as it relates to cost<br />
	&bull; Review, and make suggestions as required, for improvement of the Project Controls Systems as it relates to cost reporting.<br />
	&bull; Maintain compliance with standards and expectations concerning safety.<br />
	&bull; Specific knowledge is required in the areas of project costs, scheduling, cost management systems, accounting principles and systems, as well as in the supply chain management process.<br />
	&bull; Aptitude for understanding technical documents related to engineering and construction to ensure project estimates and budgets remain current and change management supports project objectives.<br />
	&bull; Provide project control support by establishing guidelines to monitor contractor&rsquo;s activities from a scope, cost and schedule perspective and identify potential issues, risk and trends.<br />
	&bull; Provide assistance in producing reports<br />
	&bull; Aptitude for understanding technical documents related to engineering and construction to ensure project estimates and budgets remain current and change management supports project objectives.<br />
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	<strong>Qualifications:</strong><br />
	&bull; A degree in Engineering, PMP, CCC, CCE or equivalent cost experience.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 10 years experience in Cost Management, preferably in the Oil &amp; Gas industry, including Oil Sands.<br />
	&bull; A minimum of 5 years in Project Control teams with increasing responsibility.<br />
	&bull; Experience with risk teams, identifying and assessing risk, as it pertains to contingency is required.<br />
	&bull; Experience working on Major Projects in Oil &amp; Gas is required.<br />
	&bull; Familiarity with AACE guidelines.<br />
	&bull; Evidence of exceptional communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills and coaching skill is required.<br />
	&bull; Strong verbal and written communication skills.<br />
	&bull; Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment regulations would be an asset.<br />
	&bull; Experience in development of procedures and audit participation is an asset.<br />
	&bull; Ability to quickly assimilate data, including highly technical information, and communicate within all levels within the organization.</p>
