Cost Controller

Job Description

AstraWorks is a recruiting agency specializing in the Power, Energy, and Industrial markets. We recruit professionals across Engineering, Project Management, and Construction Management.

We’re partnered with an industry leading consulting firm to identify a Project Controls Cost Specialist to support engineering and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance across multiple engineering and construction projects.

• Track project expenditures, commitments, and actual costs to identify variances against established budgets.

• Prepare and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and estimates at completion.

• Analyze project cost performance and identify potential risks, trends, and opportunities for cost improvement.

• Support project managers in developing project budgets, cost estimates, and resource forecasts.

• Monitor project progress and evaluate cost performance against established project baselines.

• Assist with change management, including tracking change orders, evaluating cost impacts, and maintaining change logs.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, and construction personnel to collect and validate project cost information.

• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis as required.

• Assist in the preparation of proposals, project estimates, and financial reporting for internal and client review.

• Participate in project meetings to communicate cost performance, budget variances, and forecast updates.

• Maintain accurate project cost records and ensure compliance with company procedures and client reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.

• 3 to 10 years of project controls, cost engineering, or cost management experience within an engineering or construction environment.

• Experience with project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project controls or cost management software.

• Working knowledge of project schedules, cost structures, and construction project lifecycles.

• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, or similar project management systems is preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, and project management teams.