At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and validate subcontractor costs, ensuring compliance and identifying inefficiencies.
- Company: Join Woodfibre Management Ltd., a leading Canadian LNG project company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your cost management skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in cost engineering or quantity surveying.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 130000 $ per year.
The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site, which would have a storage capacity of 250,000 m3 and would produce approximately 2.1 million tons per year of LNG.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cost Specialist to join our project controls team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reviewing subcontractor costs, with specific expertise in Time & Material (T&M) contract structures. This role involves validating cost submissions, ensuring compliance with contract terms, identifying cost inefficiencies, and supporting commercial negotiations on projects across Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Subcontractor Cost Review: Review, analyze, and validate subcontractor cost submissions for accuracy and compliance with T&M contract terms. Ensure claimed labor hours, equipment rates, and material costs are in line with contractual entitlements. Verify support documentation such as timesheets, invoices, purchase orders, and equipment logs.
- Cost Control & Tracking: Regular monitoring and tracking of committed and actual costs against budgets. Prepare cost variance analyses and report on cost trends and deviations. Work closely with the Project Controls team, Construction Management team and Procurement teams to maintain financial transparency.
- Contract Compliance: Ensure subcontractor invoices align with contractual requirements including rate schedules, mark‑ups, and reimbursable terms. Support audits and cost reconciliations as needed. Assist in change order evaluations and negotiation support from a cost perspective.
- Reporting & Communication: Prepare regular cost reports and summaries for internal and external stakeholders. Support project controls and finance teams with detailed cost insights. Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and professionally to project stakeholders. Collaborate and review with contractors and subcontractors to implement best practice on cost management.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost engineering or quantity surveying with a strong focus on subcontractor cost reviews under T&M contracts.
- Solid understanding of Canadian construction cost norms and contract structures.
- Familiarity with labor agreements, equipment rate books, and typical T&M claim components.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must; experience with cost management systems (e.g., SAP, Prism, or similar) is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
- Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and change priorities within tight time frames.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., Office 365, MS Teams, MS Visio, MS Projects, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign etc.).
- Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
- Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
- Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.
- A valid driver’s license and passport.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The position is based in Project Site with a visit to the Vancouver Office as required. Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted. Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Thank you in advance for your interest!
Salary range: CAD 90,000 - 130,000/yr
Cost Specialist in Squamish employer: Woodfibre Management Ltd
Woodfibre Management Ltd. offers a dynamic work environment for Cost Specialists, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of the LNG Project near Squamish, BC. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and collaboration within a supportive team culture. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of working in a stunning natural setting that promotes both professional and personal well-being.
