Job Cost Analyst (Project Cost and Scheduling)

Location

Leduc, AB | Canada

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Western Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a Job Cost Analyst to support the Western Utilities Region in Alberta. Primary areas of responsibilities will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of job cost and billing functions , as well as planning/scheduling for multiple projects , in support of regional business activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Cost Control

• Work with project management to prepare invoicing, analyze project status and set goals
• Facilitates the tracking of project milestones and financial deadlines
• Facilitates bi-weekly WIP meetings with project teams
• Mentors Project Managers in preparation of Earned Value/ Performance Reports
• Ideally brings or develops her/his own reporting and analysis tools to supplement current internal tools
• Liaises with Project Management on matters related to cost reporting
• Participates in the creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and development of schedules (including resource loading) for those WBS elements.
• Participates in the project change management process as required; monitors procedures and practices, thinks creatively and strategically to create improvements
• Mentors and supports Project Managers / Coordinators on planning and scheduling tasks.
• Uses JD Edwards software to set up job, add cost codes, log, enter, and review change orders, record booked sales, and review/update job forecast
• Ensures the project set up/structure supports the billing requirements, billing line set up as required
• Generates accurate and timely draft billing for customer approval, sends invoices to client; post approved invoices, and collects overdue invoices
• Elevates payment issues related to performance
• Reconciles monthly billed/unbilled vs. revenue activity, and investigates/resolves unexplained reconciling items
• Monitors job for holdback release timelines and required documents for release
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for management as requested
• May perform other related duties as required

Planning & Scheduling

• Responsible for the overall planning and scheduling activities on multiple projects, identifying critical paths including critical float path analysis and schedule variance analysis
• Capable of developing project plans and schedules based solely on project scope and with minimum direction and input
• Creates and maintains routine schedules on a regular basis
• Monitors deviation in schedules for assigned disciplines or specialties and advises the project management team for their consideration
• Schedules resource loading and project monitoring; Assesses progress measurement and develops/updates progress curves for progress reporting
• Performs schedule variance analysis and risk analysis, providing recommendations as required
• Conducts recovery plans, contingency planning, and schedule compression techniques
• Liaises with project management on matters relating to planning and scheduling
• Integrates schedules for schedule portfolio management internally or with the client(s); manages information integration from engineers, subcontractors, owners, and others to create an integrated master schedule
• Mentors and supports Project Managers / Coordinators on planning and scheduling tasks

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to learn and adapt to change
• Holds self and others accountable
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Values and respects internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to problem solve
• Customer focus

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance, Project Management or Engineering
• Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 10 years experience in Cost Control, Planning & Scheduling, in a construction setting
• Schedule risk analysis

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Keen attention to details
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and can re-prioritize based on business demands
• Ability to analyze complex information, determine discrepancies, and resolve issues by collaborating with the project management team
• Effective communication skills; can present information clearly based on audience and gain commitment
• Advanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), JD Edwards, Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Project
• Please note that this position is based in our Leduc office (110-3903 75 Avenue).

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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