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Project Cost Manager Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Gardiner & Theobald

Our Cost Management teams work across a variety of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries while our focus on ...

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by ...

Linesight

Senior Cost Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Linesight

Senior Cost Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Linesight

Senior Cost Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team * Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost ...

Turner & Townsend

Senior Cost Manager

Ottawa, ON · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by ...

Thales

Project Cost Controller

Ottawa, ON · Hybrid

CA$56/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To represent Finance within the PMO organization and support Project Management for economical, finance and administrative tasks. * To perform cost control, billing, and project financial management ...

Hitachi

Project Cost Controller

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$84K - CA$100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi Rail ... Perform cost control and project financial management functions. Compile Hitachi Rail accounting ...

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BWXT

Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate

Cambridge, ON · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Position Overview The Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate is responsible for coordinating all ... Manage project WBS time charges and subcontractor invoices throughout the project lifecycle. Create ...

Alstom

Bid Cost Manager

Toronto, ON

CA$102K - CA$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial success of our projects and tenders by leading and managing cost estimation, planning, control, and pricing activities. Day-to-day, you'll work ...

BWXT

Project Cost Analyst - Intermediate

Cambridge, ON · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... Manage project WBS time charges and subcontractor invoices throughout the project lifecycle. • ... reports, cost and sell reports, earned value running total reports, customer invoicing backup ...

Alstom

Bid Cost Manager

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$102K - CA$134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial success of our projects and tenders by leading and managing cost estimation, planning, control, and pricing activities. Day-to-day, you'll work ...

Aecon Group Inc.

Cost Controller

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

What You'll do As a Cost Controller, you will play a key role in supporting project cost management activities, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting, and performance monitoring across the project ...

The Altus Group

Senior Cost Consultant

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

This role will be responsible for managing the full project cost lifecycle from early feasibility and budgeting through procurement, tendering, construction, and final account settlement. The ideal ...

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What does a project cost manager do?

A Project Cost Manager is responsible for overseeing and controlling the budget and costs associated with a construction or development project. Their main duties include estimating project costs, preparing budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring that the project remains within financial constraints. They work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to analyze costs, identify potential savings, and report on financial progress. By managing resources efficiently, they help prevent cost overruns and contribute to the overall success of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project cost manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Cost Manager, you need strong analytical skills, a background in finance or quantity surveying, and typically a relevant degree or professional certification such as RICS or AACE. Familiarity with cost estimating software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera is common. Excellent communication, negotiation, and attention to detail help build trust and ensure accurate reporting. These skills are crucial to control budgets, minimize financial risks, and deliver projects on time and within scope.

What are some common challenges faced by project cost managers when working on large-scale construction projects?

Project Cost Managers often encounter challenges such as managing budget overruns due to unexpected site conditions, fluctuating material costs, and changes in project scope. Coordinating with multiple stakeholders—like architects, engineers, and contractors—requires strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure costs remain within agreed limits. Maintaining up-to-date cost forecasts and reporting can be demanding, especially when timelines are tight and project details evolve rapidly. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to ensuring a project's financial health and client satisfaction.

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Project Cost Consultant

Gardiner & Theobald

On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients.  Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow.
 
We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind.
 
People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive. 
We are currently looking for a Project Cost Consultant to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base.  
 
Our Cost Management teams work across a variety of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries while our focus on training and development creates the perfect environment in which to progress your career. 
  
Working within a dedicated and dynamic cost team and reporting directly into senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile projects across the built environment.
  
The ideal candidate will have experience as the day-to-day project lead and contact and who thrives on challenges and client facing roles, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also helping to drive forward our position as an industry leader. Your attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders will be paramount to your success in the role and the overall success of the projects.  
 
There are also opportunities to be involved in the evolving role of cost management including market leading initiatives, utilising new software, use of Power BI, sector communities, specialist forums and business development. 
About the Role:

As a Project Cost Consultant you will be part of a team managing pre and post contract activities ranging from managing procurements and project finances to undertaking estimates and ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints. You will begin to develop specialist knowledge and be responsible for a part of a project. You will be encouraged to support team members and play a part in growing the business through participation in the firm's wider initiatives.  
 
The key responsibilities of the role will include:
Procurement 
  • Understanding of core procurement and contract options 
  • Ability to take market soundings, establish potential supply chain, , report their results and develop inputs into procurement strategy.  
  • Experience of developing and preparing a full suite of tender documents.  
  • Ability to lead a tender evaluation process which may include, reviewing and analysing tender returns, chairing evaluation/consensus meetings and drafting Tender Reports  for client approval. 
  • Supporting with negotiating and collating contract documents with Client teams and Contractors. 
  • Stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. 
  • Strong report writing, production and presentation skills including ability to use relevant role related software. 
 
Post-Contract Cost Management:  
  • Ability to monitor construction budgets, preparing and presenting detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and financial analysis to the team member or the Client. 
  • Experience of managing post-contract change control (preferably JCT and/or NEC suite of contracts) 
  • Undertake assessment of works completed for application for payments. 
  • Negotiate and prepare final accounts. 
  • Identify and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, developing strategies to mitigate and manage identified risks. 
  • Provide proactive advice to project teams on risk-related issues to avoid disputes and delays. 
 
Cost Planning, Estimating and Benchmarking:   
 
  • Ability to use CostX as a measurement tool
  • Conduct accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including measurement and consideration of all project factors to inform rates throughout the design stage. 
  • Knowledge and ability to prepare and deliver cost plans.  
  • Analyse and evaluate the potential cost impact of design changes
  • Undertake market testing of costs, including liaising with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.  
  • knowledge and ability to develop plans to analyse and to bridge gaps resulting from a benchmarking exercise. 
  • Able to undertake detailed reconciliations tracking cost movement from stage to stage
 
  • Degree qualified.  
  • MRICS preferred, but not essential. We will support the training required to gain your professional qualification. 
  • Pre and post contract experience. 
  • Experience of working under construction contract terms and conditions, preferably JCT and NEC. 
  • Previous experience within a consultancy environment (desirable but not essential)  
  • Able to work on own initiative. 
  • A strategic thinker with broad problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service. 
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of market issues and events and their impact. 
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to get involved in business wide initiatives.  
  • Previous experience of Microsoft platforms. 
  • Can work closely with internal teams, the client, and project teams to ensure effective communication and coordination. 
Collaboration, innovation, and support are at the core of everything we do. As a Project Cost Consultant, you will be joining a diverse team led by one of G&T's equity partners and a board member. Our partner-led model allows us to adopt bespoke approaches both in the service we offer to clients and in the development opportunities we offer our people. Within your team you will be given clear direction and positive encouragement at every turn, whilst our commitment to your career development and lifelong learning programmes ensures you have the support, as well as the tools to thrive. 
 
Forward thinking and future focused, we champion social mobility, ethical governance, equality and diversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone's unique talents and experiences are valued. Our ESG goals are at the forefront of our business plan, and we are proud to have created social value worth over 19m+ since 2021. Our initiatives include the G&T ESG Committee, dedicated to increasing opportunities and removing barriers for social mobility and equality within the firm, as well as our Next Gen programme which focuses on nurturing the next generation in the industry. Our commitment to realising a more sustainable future is witnessed not only through helping our clients meet their own next zero carbon aspirations but also by reaching our own, with an aim for our firm to be net zero by 2030.

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