About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Controls Cost Specialist to support a high-volume maintenance and construction environment. This role is focused on cost control, progress measurement, and financial tracking across a large portfolio of shop-based and field-based industrial projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working closely with project managers, supervisors, and fabrication/field teams.Key Responsibilities Monitor and track project costs, budgets, PO values, and financial performance across multiple active projects. Apply earned value, rules of credit, and progress measurement methodologies to ensure accurate reporting. Validate inputs and outputs, ensuring progress metrics align with cost performance. Support lumpsum and maintenance-based projects by monitoring cost trends and identifying variances. Work closely with the Project Management team, shop supervisors, and field personnel to gather data and validate progress. Assist with cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Maintain high-volume cost documentation and ensure accuracy in a fast-moving environment with new work coming in regularly. Participate in team meetings and integrate into the site environment Support both fabrication shop and field-based activities, a pipefitter or trades background is considered an asset.Qualifications 3+ years of experience in Project Controls Cost, ideally within maintenance, construction, or heavy industrial environments. Strong understanding of earned value, rules of credit, and progress measurement. Experience supporting high-volume, fast-paced project environments. Ability to translate experience into actionable success in cost tracking and reporting. Strong Excel and financial analysis skills; finance background is an asset. Experience working with POs, cost monitoring, and budget alignment. Ability to work collaboratively as a team player with PMs, shop teams, and field crews.Work Environment Mix of shop support (fabrication) and field-based activities. High-volume project environment with continuous new work intake. Collaborative, fast-paced team environment with strong support from operations and PM leadership.
Job Title
Project Cost Controller