Job Description

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Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

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As a Cost Manager working within the Project Management team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a key role in contributing to the financial control and success of major construction projects. Supporting large-scale building and infrastructure projects ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion, you will analyze, develop, and manage budgets while helping project teams make sound financial and business decisions.

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This role will be based in Halifax, NS with occasional travel to projects in Moncton, NB and Sydney, NS.

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- Organize and supervise the cost control team on major projects, including task allocation and team development
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- Develop, monitor, and communicate cost control processes and procedures to operational teams
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- Oversee operational dashboards and identify opportunities for budget optimization
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- Ensure the application of Major Project Management methods and recommend improvements
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- Collaborate closely with Construction, Procurement, and Contracts teams
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- Develop strategic and operational dashboards aligned with business objectives and annual action plans
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- Perform in-depth analysis of project performance (progress, entitlements, quantities, key ratios, etc.)
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- Lead proactive cost management activities, including:
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- Budget recalibration
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- Strategic contract management
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- Overhead cost control
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- Management of contractual penalties and variances
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- Manage cost contingencies across:
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- Client budgets (Estimates)
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- Commitments
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- Forecasts and projections
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- Align cost forecasts (CBS)



with project schedules (Primavera P6 WBS)
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- Assess financial impact of schedule changes, including delays, compression, and resequencing
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- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field
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- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or team management role
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- Solid knowledge of:
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- Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
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- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
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- Fluency in English and French (written and spoken)
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- Basic knowledge of scheduling, ideally with Primavera P6
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- Experience in the construction industry
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- Knowledge of systems such as:
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- SAP
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- CMiC
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- Procore
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- Other enterprise financial and cost control systems
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- Familiarity with project controls platforms such as:
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- InEight
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- CostX
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- DESTINI (or similar tools)
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- RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
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- Hybrid work model for corporate roles
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- Employee stock ownership program
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- Career growth through real development opportunities
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- Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
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- Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one
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For the past six 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.

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📌 Cost Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Pomerleau
📍 Sydney