Cost Analyst

In this role, you will play an integral part in supporting core maintenance projects by tracking field construction costs, managing digital Labor, Equipment, Material, and Services (LEMS) tickets, validating invoices, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. This contingent contract role offers steady, high-impact project work within a collaborative team environment, combining standard office hours with occasional travel to field sites across Canada and the United States.

Advantages
Compensation: $40-50/hour
Location: Edmonton, AB (includes occasional travel to project sites across Canada
Contract Duration: 1 year contract


Responsibilities
Track and maintain all project submissions related to cost, budget, progress, and change management.

Utilize digital LEMS platforms to review daily Labor, Equipment, Material, and Services tickets, supporting contractors with system setup and reporting.

Monitor daily progress and change requests, reporting on variances against baseline estimates and coordinating with Project Schedulers on schedule updates.

Analyze LEMS and cost data to recommend optimization opportunities (e.g., vendor/volume discounts, equipment rate efficiencies) and audit quantities alongside field Inspectors.

Validate vendor invoices against contract terms using EcoSys LEMS and Oracle Cloud, partnering with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate coding and routing.

Compile scheduled and ad hoc reports, actively participate in project update meetings, and strictly adhere to all safety and operational policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary diploma, degree, or equivalent combination of construction/operational training and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in cost and scheduling controls for multi-disciplinary construction projects (industrial construction and pipeline/terminal operations experience is a strong asset).

Software & Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and MS Office Suite, plus experience with Oracle or SAP. Familiarity with EcoSys, Power BI, and Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques is a plus.

Soft Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication; collaborative, service-oriented work style; and ability to conduct periodic field visits (including light lifting up to 20 lbs).

Summary
Ready to take the next step in your project controls career?

Please apply directly or submit your resume to Emily Bell at emily.bell@randstad.ca.

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