Cost Analyst

Company Description

Bantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Construction Management (EPC / EPCM) services in Canada.

For 40 years we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining, infrastructure, and nuclear projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety and quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our primary Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto office locations and delivers construction management and self-perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.

We operate independently but leverage the global expertise of and provide resources to our affiliate Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and remain Canadian focused including through our other shareholder, McCaig Investments, a respected local family group of businesses and deep community supporter.  Our private ownership provides long-term business planning and strategic decision horizons supported by a strong financial position.

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Job Description

Vacancy type: Existing 

We are currently seeking a qualified Cost Analyst to join our infrastructure team, based out of Toronto, Ontario. The Cost Analyst will be responsible for cost engineering, cost analysis/control for a large-scale project and have the opportunity to work on the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project in a Delivery Partner role within an integrated team with the customer organization for a Subway Project in Toronto, Ontario.  The project scope includes the design build, operations and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two key PPP Contractors and multiple advanced early works (EAW) packages Contractors and two large Progressive Design Build Contracts.  The scope includes both managing the Works associated with the program and with the individual construction projects.

Join us in this full time permanent role.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provides support to project financial reporting and trending functions and the invoice/billing review process as required.
• Responsible for assigned cost functions. Direct interface with management, and field teams as necessary for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Responsible for quarterly financial reporting; works with Project Management team to develop and refine financial reporting strategies, goals, and metrics.
• Provides day-to-day support to project team, and detailed monitoring and analysis of project budgets, schedules, and actuals. Interfaces with other members of the project team, customers, and others.
• Assists in preparing cost data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Performs or coordinates quantity development and verification for discipline or specialty. Develops, or assists in the development of, quantity bases for the assumption.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs preparation of specific budgets. Assists in developing requirements for budgeting standards.
• Develops and implements requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions.
• Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions.
• Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications.
• Creates and implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and identifies improvements.
• Provides support to PC Supervisor as requested.
• Independently provides financial, cost reporting, trending analysis and recommends corrective actions.
• Responsible for analysis, development, and presentation of impact integration measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or business management or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project controls experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, which include cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and financial reporting.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Experience in other areas of project controls (planning, scheduling, estimating, etc.) is preferred.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes is preferred.

Why Join Bantrel? 

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.  

Base Annual Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 CAD per year (Bantrel provides a competitive compensation package that reflects the skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role. The figures shared represent base salary only and do not include other elements of the Total Rewards offering. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and alignment with the role requirements.) 

Please note: This salary range is specific to this opportunity and location. Similar roles in other locations or projects may have different compensation ranges based on market conditions and role requirements.  

• Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts (no waiting period) 

• Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required 

• Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off (based on annual calendar) 

• Hybrid remote work program (up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility) 

• Explore the many reasons to be part of our team 

Additional Information

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here. 

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration.  No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.