Cost Controller

Reporting to the Manager, Project Controls, the Cost Controller plays a critical role in driving excellence in cost management and project controls across large scale infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for overseeing cost control processes, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Cost Controller acts as a strategic partner to project teams and senior management, providing insights that support effective decision-making and project success.

This position is based in Toronto, ON.

What You Will Be Working On

Monitor and manage project budgets, revenue, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with contractual and organizational goals.
Conduct regular cost trend analyses, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to project teams and senior management.
Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial reports and project forecasting.
Lead change management processes, ensuring that budget adjustments and contract variations are tracked and reported accurately.
Act as the primary point of contact for cost-related queries, engaging with internal stakeholders and field teams.
Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
Contribute to tendering, estimating, and procurement processes by providing cost analysis and insights.
Drive innovation by leveraging tools like Power BI for advanced data visualization and reporting.

What We Are Looking For

5-7 years of experience in finance / cost control on large construction projects.
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, with experience in identifying cost trends and providing actionable recommendations.
Familiar with cost control software. Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel is a must.
Good understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and metrics.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in site-based environments and interact confidently with field staff and clients.
Software Mastery
- Excel – must be a very advanced user.
- PowerBI – preference will be given towards candidates that have the ability to build and maintaining PowerBI dashboards.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.