Turnaround Cost Engineer

Turnaround Cost Engineer Onsite - Long-term Contract Kitimat, BC Introduction Our client is seeking an experienced Turnaround Cost Engineer to support the successful planning, execution, and close-out of major turnaround activities within a complex industrial environment. This role is responsible for delivering accurate cost control, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis to ensure disciplined project execution and strong financial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with execution, planning, scheduling, procurement, contracting, and finance teams to provide cost transparency, identify risks, and support informed decision-making throughout the turnaround lifecycle. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update cost estimates for turnaround scopes throughout planning and execution phases. Perform cost tracking, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis throughout turnaround execution. Manage commitments, purchase orders, work orders, and invoice validation in alignment with established financial processes. Prepare routine cost reports, dashboards, and performance updates highlighting trends, risks, and forecast changes. Support contingency planning, cost risk analysis, and forecast management activities. Interface with contractors and vendors to review cost performance, progress updates, and forecast accuracy. Support turnaround close-out activities, including final cost reconciliation, documentation, and lessons learned. Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes, systems, and reporting standards. Identify and escalate cost risks, trends, and control gaps proactively. Partner with turnaround, maintenance, planning, and scheduling teams to ensure alignment between scope, schedule, and cost. Support procurement and contracting activities, including bid evaluations, invoice reviews, and commercial compliance. Provide coaching, guidance, and technical support to junior cost control professionals where required. Deliver accurate cost forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and performance reporting throughout all project phases. Support budget planning and financial assurance activities while maintaining compliance with company standards and audit requirements. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, or industrial project environments. Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, mining, or other large industrial operations is considered an asset. Strong knowledge of cost estimating, forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, earned value management, and change management practices. Proficiency with SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, Prometheus, or other cost and reporting tools is considered an asset. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced turnaround environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated commitment to safety, financial discipline, and operational excellence. Experience mentoring or coaching junior cost control professionals is considered an asset. Willingness to support extended or flexible work hours during turnaround execution periods. What We Offer Brunel provides the opportunity to work on major projects with leading organizations in mining, energy, infrastructure, and related technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful assignments that support project execution, operational readiness, and long-term business success. About Us Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best organizations in the business. With decades of experience across mining, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and related technical sectors, Brunel provides recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at a high level of quality.

The role is responsible for delivering accurate cost control, forecasting, and financial analysis for major turnaround activities. This includes managing cost estimates, tracking accruals, and preparing performance reports to ensure disciplined project execution.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience in cost engineering or industrial project environments. Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel is required, with experience in P6 or Power BI being an asset.

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• Cost Engineering
• Cost Control
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Primavera P6
• Power BI
• Prometheus
• Earned Value Management
• Change Management
• Budget Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Project Controls
• Stakeholder Management
• Cost Estimating

• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Construction
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

27 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

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