Cost Controller (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: Calgary Head Office or Burnaby Regional Office                            

Department: Major Projects

Reports to: Lead, Cost Control

Worker Type: Contract

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Cost Controller (Contract). In this position, you will play a key role in being responsible for delivering comprehensive cost management across the full capital project lifecycle, including budget development and control, forecasting, change management, contract cost monitoring, and owner’s cost reporting. The Cost Controller (Contract) plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making and financial accountability across major capital project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost accounts, and budget frameworks aligned with the project execution strategy and governance standards across the full project lifecycle.
• Support AFE preparation, budget submissions, and cost baseline development for major capital projects, including fiscal year planning and long-range cost forecasting.
• Monitor and control committed, incurred, accrued, and actual costs, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of cost data at both the control account and overall project level.
• Prepare and deliver timely cost reports, spend profiles, Estimate at Completion (EAC) analyses, and cost-to-complete forecasts for project teams and senior management.
• Administer project change management processes, including assessment, documentation, trending, and processing of change orders and budget transfers in alignment with project controls governance standards.
• Support contract cost execution activities, including review of contractor invoices, progress claims, and cost breakdowns to verify accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA), including CPI and SPI trending, cost and schedule variance analysis, and integration with progress measurement data.
• Develop and maintain owner’s cost estimates and resource management plans, including internal labor forecasting and direct project cost tracking.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Planning & Scheduling, Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management to ensure integrated and consistent project controls outputs.
• Identify cost variances, performance trends, and emerging risks; provide analysis and corrective action recommendations to project management in a timely manner.
• Support stage gate reviews and project closeout activities, including final cost reporting, lessons learned, and reconciliation of actual to approved budgets.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of project controls experience with a demonstrated focus on cost management in a major capital projects environment, preferably in an owner’s or EPCM role in the energy sector.
• AACE International certification (CCP, CEP, or equivalent) is considered a strong asset; PMP or equivalent project management certification is an asset.
• Proven experience supporting the full project lifecycle from front-end development through construction execution and project closeout.
• Demonstrated expertise in WBS development, control account setup, budget management, and cost baseline maintenance for large-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience supporting contract cost execution, including contractor invoice review, change order assessment, and earned value verification.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modelling for cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with cost management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PIMS); familiarity with Power BI or equivalent data visualization tools for reporting and dashboard development is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of AACE cost management best practices, including cost control methodologies, change management frameworks, and forecasting approaches.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong accuracy, consistency, and attention to quality in work products.
• A committed team player who is willing to pitch in as needed to support team objectives and organizational success.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.