Project Analyst, Construction

Fantastic career opportunity with a very well-established, reputable, and successful construction company with diversified operations.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work for a complex and interesting company. Reporting into a great boss. You’ll get to see a $100M project from start to finish! Candidates must have at least 3 years project accounting work experience with excellent analytical abilities. Fantastic corporate culture.

Who- the Company: 
Our client is a large BC-based construction company with an impressive past and bright future. The company has ambitious growth plans and they are hiring top talent to help them get there. There are over 30 people on the growing accounting & finance team. Long-term contracts translate to job stability and opportunity for career development over the years. If you are a Project Analyst with 3 years relevant work experience who is looking for a successful and exciting company to work for, this could be the place for you!

What- the Role:
Our client seeking a new Project Analyst.  This is a newly created position, which will be very exciting for the person who gets hired. They will work closely with the team to create project KPIs and metrics, and they will liaise between the Finance Team and the Project Management Team on job costing, cost codes, data collection, variance analysis, forecasting, budgeting, etc. The main focus of this role is creating and maintain pro formas for a long-term, costly, and high-profile project in Greater Vancouver. The Project Analyst will be using plenty of Excel, of course, and also an ERP and construction specific software. Reporting into a fantastic boss/mentor with many years of experience in the construction sector and working alongside a fun-loving group of people (in accounting, in construction, and in other areas).  There is plenty of opportunity for long-term growth at this company for a high performer who is adaptable and self-motivated. SWIM will provide interested & qualified candidates with a full job description.

Who- the Candidate:
We are looking for an individual with at least 2 years and preferably 4 years specializing in project analysis/project accounting. This experience can be gained from the construction sector, or perhaps engineering, infrastructure, etc. Must have hands-on experience building sophisticated pro formas in Excel. Qualified candidates for this role will be adept at collaborating with Project Managers, and being able to understand the progress and nuances of the project beyond just the numbers. Must have experience with large projects (minimum $20M budget and ideally $100M, minimum 1 year timeline and ideally 2 years).

Some form of accounting & finance post-secondary education is required- perhaps a Financial Management Diploma from BCIT or Langara, an Accounting Certificate, a Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting concentration, etc. Pursuit of CPA designation or PMP (project management professional) certification is very beneficial.

Proficiency in Excel is required (pivot tables, V look-ups, etc.), and experience using an ERP and/or construction-centric software is strongly preferred. Candidates will have a friendly, clear, and professional communication style, and will love collaborating and relationship building.

How Much:
Competitive base salary commensurate with level of project analysis skills, relevant work experience, and relevant accounting & finance education- likely in the range of $80,000 to maximum $100,000.  The company will provide their new Project Analyst with a solid overall compensation package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, an RRSP match (after a wait period), paid vacation and sick days, relevant professional development support, and excellent physical health, mental health, and dental benefits.   

Where:
Located in Surrey. Free employee parking. Not in a very transit friendly area, so most employees drive to work.  Just off the highway, good commute for folks living in Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Langley, Ladner, New Westminster, etc.

When & How to Apply: 
Swim Recruiting will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ‘APPLY NOW’ to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!