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Our team is currently looking for a Field Cost Engineer for one of our EPC clients in Edmonton, AB Canada!Field Cost Engineer Edmonton, AB Canada Position Summary:The Field Cost Engineer is responsible for the gathering, validation, analysis and reporting of pertinent cost information throughout the duration of the project.Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out cost engineering tasks supporting the management of the project. The Field Cost Engineer is closely involved and facilitates the preparation of the project cost forecasting and must be able to provide accurate and timely status of the project cost. The Field Cost Engineer is responsible for ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the reporting of several Cost Engineers and that compliance guidelines are being strictly adhered to. The role is based at the construction site.Qualifications:Team leadership experience on a mega projectExperience developing and maintaining project dashboards and reportsProficient in SAP and Omega 365 (PIMS)Knowledge of Acumen Fuse or similar risk management softwareAdvanced Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlinesExperience managing costs of mega projects in the construction phaseKey Job Responsibilities:Follows APs established standard processes, procedures and formats required for corporate reporting and deliverablesLeads and provides direction to additional cost engineer project resourcesAn active member of the PC Team collaborating and supporting project specific strategies and deliverablesManages the control budgetAssists the PCM to develop and implement strategies for workload among the cost staffParticipates in establishing the initial budgets and breakdown structuresResponsible for the project set-up activities related to the cost and earned value managementDevelops the breakdown structures to accommodate the segregation and reporting for the different components of the project. Works with the Field Planning Engineer to ensure alignment between P6 and Cost structuresPrepares APs systems and tools (i.e., Omega 365, SAP) and loads pertinent baseline budget informationInitiates and maintains currency hedges with TreasuryParticipates in the integration of the project estimate and schedule to provide planned and forecast quantities developing system standard and custom graphical and tabular reportsParticipates in the project Risk AnalysisResponsible for the monitoring, updating, and reporting of the project TIC reportingPrepares and maintains standard corporate required cost and earned value reportsPrepares and maintains project required reports and dashboardsResponsible for the Change Management Log, processing change requests and evaluating the impact of the changesResponsible for the integration of project changes in the current budget and forecastMonitors and compares expenditures against original and current budgets, prepares trend analysis to identify areas of riskCollects, validates, and integrates cost and earned value information from vendors and contractorsCollects, validates, and integrates procurement cost informationMay collect historical engineering, procurement and construction data for reporting, metrics, and performance analysisAssists in developing alternatives to accommodate changes and prioritiesAttends project meetings and participates by providing the applicable reportsFacilitates meetings with key project team members, vendors, and contractors to address and update the project cost forecastCollects Contractor data, validates, and aggregates that data into overall project reportingAssists the PCM with coordination, monitoring, reporting and oversight of the field and EDC cost engineering activitiesProvides proactive and accurate cost management assessments to assist the project management teamMinimum Hiring Requirements:Bachelors degree in construction management, Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting preferredMinimum of 15 years of experience as a Cost Engineer, with a proven track record of managing cost for large-scale projectsOther:Schedule: Standard, Mon-Fri 40hrs/weekContract: 12 months, with high potential to extendPer Diem: Local candidates preferredPay Rate: $95-100/hr.Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.To apply, please send your resume to Lisa.Malek@globaledgegroup.com.