Project Cost Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project and program budgets, actual costs, commitments, accruals, forecasts, and contingency funds.

• Collect, analyze, and report financial and cost data, including budget performance, incurred costs, commitments, forecasts, and variances.

• Partner with project management teams to monitor project performance and ensure projects are completed within approved financial plans.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, financial risks, trends, and discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Maintain and improve cost control systems, processes, procedures, guidelines, and reporting templates.

• Review contractor invoices and validate compliance with contractual and financial requirements.

• Collect and evaluate cost impacts associated with potential project changes and support implementation following approval.

• Support the change management process by coordinating with estimating and project teams to ensure all financial impacts are accurately captured.

• Lead monthly cost reporting and develop variance analyses, forecasts, and financial presentations for program leadership.

• Maintain and manage the cost control components within the Project Management Information System (PMIS).

• Coordinate with commercial and contracts teams to ensure alignment between cost control, contract, and financial management systems.

• Work closely with scheduling teams to develop and maintain time-phased cost forecasts aligned with the master program schedule and contractor cost-loaded schedules.

• Provide leadership and oversight to cost management personnel, ensuring consistent support and alignment across the overall program.

• Collaborate closely with finance and other key stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and project decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline , or an equivalent combination of education and professional training.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, project cost management, cost engineering, financial management, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience managing budgets, forecasts, actual costs, accruals, commitments, contingencies, and cost reporting for large and complex projects or programs.

• Strong financial acumen and expertise in project cost control and financial analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel .

• Experience using project management software, PMIS platforms, ERP systems, or other cost control systems .

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Experience with change management, variance analysis, contractor invoice review, and cost forecasting.

This is a field-based position requiring a minimum of three days per week onsite in Baltimore, Maryland .

• Level: Senior

• Experience Required: 15+ years

• Schedule: Full-time

• Assignment: One full-time professional

• Expected Start Date: October 5, 2026

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.