Senior Costing Manager

PCL Construction

. Serve as a senior enterprise resource for PCL’s costing, forecasting, cost-control, and change-management practices across diverse projects, contract models, and delivery methods .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeEdmonton • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in project costing, forecasting, cost controls, and change management, with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring project leaders. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and improve project information quality through effective stakeholder collaboration and training.

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Project CostingForecastingCost ControlsChange ManagementCoaching and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementLabor Cost ReportsProject Cost InformationBudgetingSubcontract ManagementRisk ManagementData Quality ImprovementProcess EvaluationConstruction ManagementAccounting Principles

Soft Skills

CommunicationFacilitationRelationship ManagementProblem SolvingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

PM4+ PlatformBusiness Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Gold Seal Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction ExperienceDiverse Project TypesContract ModelsDelivery MethodsBuildings and Civil Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior enterprise resource for PCL’s costing, forecasting, cost-control, and change-management practices across diverse projects, contract models, and delivery methods
Maintain scalable cost-management guidance aligned with PCL business guides and project and market needs
Address recurring risks and inconsistent practices with enterprise solutions
Advise leaders and teams on cost structures, forecasts, contingency, risk and opportunity, subcontract costs, unit-price and self-perform work, and emerging project-control challenges
Coach project managers, coordinators, engineers, superintendents, and district leaders in cost, forecast, and change management
Strengthen onboarding and targeted project and team support
Design and deliver one-to-one coaching, in-person workshops, group sessions, and large virtual learning events
Work with district champions and project support to turn experienced builders’ judgment into practical guidance, resources, examples, and decision support
Provide operational leadership for PM4+ Cost Management
Represent project and district needs and help establish business priorities for the PM4+ platform
Partner with Business Technology and PM4+ stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize and evaluate enhancements, and guide implementation and adoption
Improve usability, efficiency, data quality, and confidence in project information using project and district feedback
Advance capabilities for cost-management setup, budgets and cost codes, labor costing, project cost and forecasting, subcontract management, risk and opportunity, and related workflows
Build cross-functional relationships across operations, ICS, Professional Development, Finance, and Business Technology
Improve the quality, consistency, and usefulness of project cost and forecast information across PCL
Travel up to 25% throughout North America to work directly with project teams and district leaders
Provide occasional temporary project support as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive construction experience preferred, including leadership and mentoring responsibilities
Candidates with comparable depth of operational experience are encouraged to apply
Post-secondary education or training in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated expertise in project costing, forecasting, cost controls, and change management
Hands-on experience reviewing Labor Cost Reports and Project Cost and Forecast information
Experience with diverse project types, contract models, delivery methods, and construction approaches
Exposure to both Buildings and Civil or Industrial work is an asset
Strong knowledge of project-management practices, and accounting principles and processes
Advanced ability to distinguish a process problem, a learning gap, a data issue, and a technology opportunity
Proven ability to coach, train, mentor, and influence experienced project leaders without relying solely on positional authority
Confident facilitation of one-to-one coaching, in-person group sessions, and large virtual learning events
Excellent communication, facilitation, relationship-management, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate current practices, build alignment across stakeholders, and convert complex operational needs into practical, adoptable solutions
For Canada-based candidates, Gold Seal certification is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions