Jacobs is looking to add a Senior Cost Analyst professional to its team here in Toronto who will be responsible to help deliver a large multi-billion Transit / Rail project. If you’re looking to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow, consider joining our team where you can be you and we will foster your growth, both professionally and personally.

As a Senior Cost Analyst, you’ll monitor, report and conduct detailed reviews during the Co-Development Phase of the Contractor/Constructor to achieve a Target Price, you’ll also conduct detailed quantum analysis and produce reports to support the commercial team during the Contractor/Constructor execution phase

Your responsibilities will entail review of cost estimates, compare a budget to the actual expenses, and monitor costs while following significant process changes. You’ll also prepare reports which help shape management decisions and must be well-versed in data and financial analysis.

You’ll determine standard costs and investigate variances in expenses and may be called upon to prepare detailed reports. You’ll manage budgets, monitor spending, and conduct audits on financial processes and transaction cost analysts who need a degree in finance, accounting, or related fields.

Other responsibilities include:

• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and key performance metrics.

• Work closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Develop and maintain Estimate to Complete (EAC's)

• Serve as the primary interface between assigned and designated departments.

• Review strategic and task order pricing, providing pricing recommendations.

• Examine data to help with reducing cost in all operations.

• Work with key stakeholders to identify project risks and track them.

• Consult on cost impacts of potential solutions (Options)

The duration of this position is up to May 2025, but it may be extended.

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• Knowledge and understanding of capital construction methods, practices, contractors' methods of tendering and contract/subcontract administration.

• Deep understanding and previous experience in cost control and financial reporting of rail systems including signaling, communications and others 

• Knowledge of AACE recommended techniques for estimation.

• Knowledge of contractor’s estimation practices and construction pricing.

• Experience and knowledge of progressive contracting models and financial control and analysis during Co-Development and execution phases is an added value

• Experience in coordinating with the members of the Project Teams including SMEs for the purposes of arriving at and monitoring Target Costs.

You’ll also need:

• 10+ years experience as a cost analyst or relevant domain.

• Well developed problem solving and analytical skills,

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

• Skilled at cost estimates and cost analysis with an eye for detail.

• Is a leader and negotiator.

• Strives for continuous improvement.

• Comfortable collaborating, negotiating and planning budgets.• Certified Cost Professional or Quantity Surveyor is recommended.

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