Cost Coordinator

The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking an Cost Coordinator to support our Construction & Remediation Operations within the NSDF project. This role would give you the opportunity to collect and organize project cost data, conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, and manage project forecasting and schedules. You will prepare and share EVM reports with client stakeholders, Project Managers, and project partners.

This opportunity is to join the WSP team responsible for the execution and construction of the Near Surface Disposal (NSDF) Project in Chalk River. The NSDF project, following regulatory approval, represents a 5-year build of the low-level waste repository in Chalk River.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based at the project site in Chalk River, Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Ottawa Valley.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will operate the ARES PRISM/Conruent system to produce EVM cost reports as required.
• You will coordinate the collection and organization of project cost data.
• You will conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis for assigned projects, evaluating cost performance against baselines.
• You will report on project forecasting, with input from the project team.
• You will prepare and distribute regular EVM reports, dashboards, and presentations to project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and areas requiring attention.
• You will identify, analyze, and report on cost variances, and recommend corrective actions to bring projects back on track.
• You will analyze Earned Value (EV) trends and produce regular forecasts of EV performance and issues for Project Manager review.
• You will collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure they understand EVM data and can make informed decisions based on the analysis.
• You will maintain an awareness and understanding of the various business systems utilized across the business - Horizon, Oracle, Web Now, etc.
• You will maintain accurate and organized EVM records and documentation for internal and external reporting purposes.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Post secondary education in a relevant field, such as Finance, Business Administration, Project Management or Economics;
• Background in finance or project controls;
• Strong experience utilizing an EV engine such as Ares Prism or Cobra would be an asset;
• Ability to compile detailed reports in narrative, graphical and tabular format, ensures that end of project statistics and client reports are provided in a timely, concise, and accurate manner;
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and Outlook. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and/or MS Project skills is an asset; and
• Must be eligible for Reliability security clearance (individual must have 3 full years of current verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia).

#LI-Onsite
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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