Cost Controller – EPCM Projects

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

As a Cost Controller, you’ll play a critical role in the successful delivery of major engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) projects. Working closely with project managers, planners and clients, you’ll help ensure financial transparency, cost efficiency and control across all project phases.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

- Develop and maintain cost control systems to monitor budget performance across engineering, procurement and construction workstreams

- Collaborate with project teams to establish and manage cost baselines, forecasts and change management processes

- Support project estimates, cost risk analysis, cash flow modelling and financial reporting

- Track actual vs. budgeted costs, identify variances and proactively recommend corrective actions

- Coordinate with procurement and contract administration to track committed costs and invoice progress

- Produce periodic cost reports tailored to client and project needs, including earned value management when applicable

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost engineering and control practices at BBA

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

- Results-driven

- Thirst to learn and excel

- Willingness to work together while having fun

- Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

- Efficient, both at the office and the work site

- Rigorous and ethical

Summary of certifications and job requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or a related field

- More than five years of relevant experience in cost control on EPCM or capital projects

- Solid knowledge of project control principles, project life cycles and industry best practices

- Proficiency in cost-control software and tools (e.g., Excel, Prism, EcoSys, SAP or similar)

- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

- Bilingual (French/English)

- Asset: experience carrying out these functions on projects in the mining, energy or heavy industry sectors

- Asset: experience carrying out these functions on international projects

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

- Annual base salary

- Annual premium program for regular employees

- Access to a time bank

- Onsite mobility premium

- Cellphone program

- Group insurance plan starting day one, including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program

- Retirement saving plan for regular employees

- Vacation and sick leave

- Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

BBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

- Access to many experts and coaching

- A flexible schedule that allows you to work at the office and from home

- A growing business with many opportunities

- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

- On site and at the office: health, safety and the environment are a priority

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.