Project Cost Controller

Job Summary

The role involves managing cost control, estimating, and financial reporting for extensive electrification and grid infrastructure projects run by international teams. As a Project Cost Controller, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost objectives, integrating closely with cross-functional teams such as Planning, Procurement, and Commercial departments to maintain transparent and reliable financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and regulate project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and overall cost expenditures.
• Develop and update financial metrics including Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and analyze cost trends to guide decision-making.
• Conduct analyses on cost variances, productivity, and project performance, providing consistent reporting outputs.
• Coordinate cost control efforts with project scheduling and progress measurement, ensuring alignment with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices.
• Support estimation and pricing activities, including review of vendor offers and benchmarking market costs.
• Monitor and assess cost impacts of project changes, claims, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure uniformity in cost coding systems, including CBS and WBS frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Furnish trustworthy cost data to support commercial negotiations and stakeholder communications.
• Participate in enhancing cost control systems, processes, and forecasting accuracy for continual operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or an affiliated discipline.
• Proven experience in project cost management or estimating within substantial industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sectors such as Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas offers an advantage.
• Expertise in principles of cost control, forecasting approaches, and performance evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with WBS/CBS structuring and Earned Value Management methodologies.
• Competence with enterprise resource planning systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI capabilities are beneficial.
• Excellent communication abilities and capacity to effectively engage stakeholders.
• Fluency in English mandatory; German language skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated initiative with a focus on process enhancement and continuous learning.

Preferred Credentials

• Certification such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent credentials.
• Previous experience working in international project settings.

Why Work With Us

• Experience involvement with challenging energy and critical infrastructure projects.
• Participate in a diverse, international collaborative environment.
• Engage with high-visibility roles across commercial and managerial project teams.
• Benefit from career longevity and structured professional growth opportunities.

Additional Information

This position does not include relocation support.