Pomerleau

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The Cost Controler is responsible for making a significant contribution to the financial oversight of major projects. While reporting hierarchically to the Senior Cost Control Manager – Major Projects, their mission is to carry out analyses and monitor any corrective actions related to expense tracking. This role plays a key part in preparing various budgets and adjustments required by the Project Management team. They collect, analyze, and summarize information on opportunities and risks to support decision-making by the Project Management team.

What you will do :

Project Management Control :
• Acts as a guarantor of the dissemination, explanation, and monitoring of compliance with the Consortium Management Methods. Suggests improvements to the Cost Control Manager when deemed relevant.
• Maintains constant communication with the Works, Procurement, and Accounting teams to ensure proper allocation of expenses and thereby guarantee consistent project management.
• Prepares budget summaries within their scope. Ensures the consistency of data and budget assumptions.
• Ensures the reliability of operating results by analyzing in particular:
- Remaining expenditures, quantities used, key ratios and their trends
- Billing discrepancies
- Operational disputes
- Equipment
- Unsettled orders
- Staff and hourly personnel time tracking
- Accrued expenses
• Ensures proper management of the entity by specifically analyzing :
- The monthly financial report
- The entity’s overhead costs (staff monitoring, operating expenses)
- Consideration of potential social and environmental risks
- Compliance with framework agreements negotiated by the Purchasing Department
Various variance accounts (equipment, personnel, etc.)
• Through the above-mentioned controls, plays a vigilance role for the Cost Control Manager, the Project Control Director, the Support Director, and the Project Management team in general.

Advising and Assisting the Project Management Team :
• Responds to requests from the Project Management team for analysis and summaries in the field of management control.
• Proactively conducts various studies or analyses.
• Participates in the skills development of all teams and leads training sessions on key management topics and the use of information systems.
• Collaborates with project managers to establish budgets and enter them into the system.

Internal Control Contributor :
• Participates in closing meetings of internal audit missions conducted within their scope and ensures effective implementation of recommendations.
• Carries out specific control missions at the request of the Cost Control Manager and/or Project Control Director.
Interactions :
• Frequent contact with the Financial Departments of Partners
• Project Management, Project Control Department, Administration and Finance team, Works Directors, Project Managers, Procurement team
• Internal auditors, Quality auditors

This role could be for you if you have :

• 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering-related field
• Experience in Construction: an asset
• Autonomous
• Ability to anticipate and prioritize tasks
• Strong listening skills and analytical mindset
• Good interpersonal skills
• Advanced level of English
• Interest in Information Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP, FI/CO module

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one


For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.