EPC Project Cost Control Lead
Love turning complex project data into actionable insight? Join us to own the numbers that keep engineering and construction programs on track. Note: This is a dedicated project cost controls role, not an accounting or bookkeeping position.
How you’ll contribute
- Build and manage the project cost baseline and WBS by integrating estimates, hours, and schedules.
- Coordinate cost inputs from multiple disciplines to deliver accurate forecasts and clear reporting.
- Publish cost reports, cash flow forecasts, cancellation curves, contingency analyses, and monthly accruals.
- Monitor actuals, commitments, spend, and cash flow; compare to plan; articulate variances and drivers.
- Quantify cancellation costs and budget impacts of deviations and changes.
- Maintain precise cost records including commitments, expenditures, deviation notices, field change orders, and execution changes.
- Produce forecast-to-complete and cost-to-finish insights aligned with approved budget and schedule, informed by trend analysis.
- Flag cost risks and critical issues early and partner with leadership on mitigation strategies.
- Supply cost data for KPIs, benchmarking, and closeout, and brief teams and executives on performance.
What makes you a great fit Must-haves
- Several years in project cost management, project controls, or a related discipline.
- Proven skill in forecasting, budgeting, accruals, and variance analysis.
- Keen analytical ability with the confidence to explain results to stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving.
- Bachelor’s in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with capital, industrial, engineering, construction, or EPC projects; exposure to large programs.
- Comfort working alongside PMs, Engineers, Construction Managers, and Project Controls professionals.
- SAP expertise strongly preferred; EcoSys familiarity is a plus.
- Advanced Excel and strong cost-reporting acumen.
Where you’ll work
- Houston-area candidates are preferred.
- Hybrid schedule: four days in office with Fridays remote.
- Standard 40-hour week; limited overtime.
- Flexible start times to fit your routine.
- Free parking provided.
