Contract: Cost Analyst - (a large oil and gas company) / Canada

The client, a large oil and gas company, is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for a 1 year contract in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Required to record, track and maintain all submissions related to cost, progress and change.
• Update and Maintain earned value reports for all major scopes of work on a daily basis.
• Review and recording of daily time tickets (LEMs) for cost and man hour information.
• Review and recording of daily progress for earned value reporting
• Conduct critical analysis of project costs and budget.
• Interface with contractors to ensure we are provided with correct rates and estimates for updating reports.
• Interface with Inspectors to ensure they are providing accurate documentation for updating reports.
• Review and validation of Invoices to ensure that dates and amounts are in agreement with contract terms.
• Work with our internal invoice system (Markview) and the Accounts Payable group to ensure invoices are coded properly and sent to the appropriate approver.
• Compilation of scheduled and ad hoc reporting as required by the project personnel.
• Attend and participate in program and contractor update meetings.
• Active participant of the program team; works closely with project managers and Project Controls Analysts (PCA).
• Comply with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Integrity, Respect, and other applicable trainings.

Other assigned duties.

Scope:

• This role is guided by standardized practices and existing processes created for the Programs group.
• Analysis and support to the project teams related to reporting of costs, project progress per WBS, and Earned value measurements.
• Interfacing with required groups to ensure invoices are received, coded to the correct project, and sent to the proper approver

Work independently and be responsible for making decision based on the group’s procedures, guidelines and interpretation of contractual documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical diploma; or formal training in regards to Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Controls, and Planning required.  
• Minimum 2 years of experience related to cost and/or scheduling is required, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Software Experience: Microsoft Office programs (Advanced Excel user, proficient in Word, Project) and have a basic understanding of scheduling principles including data input; experience with Oracle Financials and Markview Invoicing would be an asset.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal are required.  
• Very detail oriented.
• Desire to advance in the field of Project Controls by taking on more challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload independently, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization

Our client, a large oil and gas company, is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for a 1 year contract in Edmonton, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Required to record, track and maintain all submissions related to cost, progress and change.
• Update and Maintain earned value reports for all major scopes of work on a daily basis.
• Review and recording of daily time tickets (LEMs) for cost and man hour information.
• Review and recording of daily progress for earned value reporting
• Conduct critical analysis of project costs and budget.
• Interface with contractors to ensure we are provided with correct rates and estimates for updating reports.
• Interface with Inspectors to ensure they are providing accurate documentation for updating reports.
• Review and validation of Invoices to ensure that dates and amounts are in agreement with contract terms.
• Work with our internal invoice system (Markview) and the Accounts Payable group to ensure invoices are coded properly and sent to the appropriate approver.
• Compilation of scheduled and ad hoc reporting as required by the project personnel.
• Attend and participate in program and contractor update meetings.
• Active participant of the program team; works closely with project managers and Project Controls Analysts (PCA).
• Comply with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, Integrity, Respect, and other applicable trainings.

Other assigned duties.

Scope:

• This role is guided by standardized practices and existing processes created for the Programs group.
• Analysis and support to the project teams related to reporting of costs, project progress per WBS, and Earned value measurements.
• Interfacing with required groups to ensure invoices are received, coded to the correct project, and sent to the proper approver

Work independently and be responsible for making decision based on the group’s procedures, guidelines and interpretation of contractual documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical diploma; or formal training in regards to Scheduling, Estimating, Cost Controls, and Planning required.  
• Minimum 2 years of experience related to cost and/or scheduling is required, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Software Experience: Microsoft Office programs (Advanced Excel user, proficient in Word, Project) and have a basic understanding of scheduling principles including data input; experience with Oracle Financials and Markview Invoicing would be an asset.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal are required.  
• Very detail oriented.
• Desire to advance in the field of Project Controls by taking on more challenges.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload independently, bring issues forward and develop working relationships at all levels of the organization.