Senior Project Cost Control Analyst (Turnarounds, 10+ years) to manage cost governance using SAP, WBS, and AFE processes

Our energy and resources client is seeking a Senior Project Cost Control Analyst (Turnarounds, 10+ years) to manage cost governance using SAP, WBS, and AFE processes.

Join a leading organization in the oil and gas sector overseeing complex turnaround cost control initiatives. This role provides strategic oversight for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and post-turnaround analysis across large capital projects. The position offers exposure to senior leadership and high-impact decision support within a major operational program.

Contract, Calgary, Onsite, Working Hours: MST

Must Haves

• 10+ years in project cost control within turnarounds and oil & gas operations
• Expertise in AFE, WBS, and CEST management aligned to project standards
• Proficiency in SAP cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience with variance analysis, EVM, and key performance metrics
• Degree in engineering, finance, or a related discipline

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Prism and SharePoint tools
• Experience supporting automation or integration of cost control processes

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for cost control on turnaround projects
• Develop and implement cost control strategies, processes, and tools aligned with organizational standards
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
• Review and validate daily cost tracking, forecasts, and WBS structure
• Monitor purchase orders, contracts, and commitments to ensure budget compliance
• Identify and mitigate cost-related risks across project scopes and schedules
• Lead post-turnaround cost analysis and benchmarking to support future planning