Project Cost Controller (all genders)

2 Locationsmid

Finance & AccountingCost Controller

1 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

Job Description SummaryElectrification and grid projects are large, multi-site, and highly complex programs executed by international teams.

Technical Tools

Finance & AccountingCost Controller

Electrification and grid projects are large, multi-site, and highly complex programs executed by international teams.
The Project Cost Controller is responsible for leading all cost engineering, estimating, and cost control activities across the project lifecycle to ensure transparent, predictable, and commercially sound delivery.
The role ensures alignment between Estimation, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, and Commercial functions—maintaining full cost–schedule integration, performance measurement, and early-warning visibility to support decision-making, profitability, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for an experienced Project Cost Controller (all genders) to support the successful delivery of large industrial and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for cost control, forecasting, estimating support, reporting, and performance tracking, working closely with Project Management, Planning, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Sales.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, solid project cost experience, and the ability to translate data into clear insights and actions.

Responsibilities

~1 min read

→
Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts
→
Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysis
→
Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reporting
→
Support the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment
→
Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking
→
Track and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective
→
Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies
→
Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data
→
Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similar
Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects
Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantage
Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement
Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills