Posted 22 days ago
Cost Engineer / Cost Controller
@ Applica
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Applica is hiring a Cost Engineer, Project Controls Analyst or Cost Controller on a 6-month T4 contract in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, to support a major offshore platform project in Canada. The role covers cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting against budgets and project objectives. Pre-employment and background screening is required for shortlisted candidates, and Newfoundland and Labrador residents and Canadians receive first consideration under the Atlantic Accords Act.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and control project costs, budgets and expenditures
- Prepare cost forecasts, EAC and variance analyses
- Track project changes and potential cost impacts
- Develop cost reports, cash flow projections and dashboards
- Support reconciliation, reporting and project closeout
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in cost engineering, cost control or project controls
- Experience on EPC/EPCI projects, preferably offshore
- Proficiency in Excel and project cost management systems
- SAP or Primavera P6 preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Applica
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Contract Duration: 6 Months - T4
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer / Project Controls Analyst / Cost Controller to support a major offshore platform project in Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for project cost control, forecasting, financial reporting, and monitoring project expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control project costs, budgets, commitments, and expenditures.
- Prepare cost forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and variance analyses.
- Track and evaluate project changes, variations, and potential cost impacts.
- Develop and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and financial dashboards.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
- Support cost reconciliation, financial reporting, and project closeout activities as required.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Cost Engineering, Cost Control, or Project Controls.
- Previous experience supporting EPC/EPCI projects, preferably within offshore oil & gas, power generation, offshore wind, or heavy industrial construction.
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, change management, and project financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Excel and project cost management systems; SAP, Primavera P6, or similar tools preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with offshore fabrication, construction, or installation projects considered an asset.
Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required.
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