Lead Cost Analyst

Location: Port Elgin - working remote due to COVID 19
Vacancies: 2
Duration: 1 Year terms Pay Rate: $68.00 - 76.00/HR (Inc'd)
Per Diem: $11.25/HR when applicable

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor Programmatic financial performance through ongoing reporting and maintenance of internal reports to track budget, actuals and forecast.
• Analyze financial program performance; identify budget variances, significant risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Monthly analysis and submission of budget forecast.
• Develop reports and reporting tools for Cost Analysis.
• Act as a highly technical resource to help staff work effectively and solve problems related to budget performance, contract management, capital projects etc.
• Contribute to project review meetings, as necessary, to monitor progress, identify problems, and initiate corrective actions.
• Recommend and implement improvement(s) to processes and tools where appropriate.
• Mentor, coach and support Cost Analysts in day to day work functions.
• Escalate and provide solutions to issues and problems
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements Skills & Experience

• Background and understanding of cost processes and procedures and how they apply to Capital Projects is required
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, take initiative and be a team player
• Display a positive attitude and lead by example
• Knowledge of the interrelationships and roles of the organizational units; as well as, the interrelationships between work groups, external contractors, and consultants involved.
• Must have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and good judgment with confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to facilitate effective communication to others.
• Must be familiar with all cost processes within PMC projects
• Must be able to coach and direct others with diplomacy, professionalism and compassion
• Strong understanding of Ecosys and the ability to train new hires in the tool
• Workday financial report knowledge is required
• 5 years of Demonstrated Leadership experience is preferred
• A minimum 10 years in a Cost Analyst role is required