Project Cost Controller

Project Cost Controller

  Not Disclosed

  Houston, TX

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Energy & Utility

Job Description

Hybrid - at least twice a week- Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Project Cost Controller is in charge of cost controlling and reporting for client capital projects. The Project Cost Controller reports functionally to the Project Managers and directly to the Project Controls Manager. The Project Cost Controller role is to ensure that projects achieve their goals related to cost by driving predictable financial performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Cost Estimating and Control:

• Responsible for controlling and monitoring all project expenditures, monitor commitments / exposure, engineering hours and cash flow.
• Establish and manage project budgets from inception to completion, ensuring all expenditures are tracked and aligned with financial goals
• Monitor project progress and costs to identify potential variances and implement corrective actions proactively.
• Support Project Managers with project change management with cost impacts, ensuring contract terms are followed. Steward the Change Management Process.
• Analyze all additional charges or claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all potential projects costs are captured and properly recorded.
• Attend project review meetings with stakeholders and support Project Manager to explain the project financial situation to management.
• Actively contribute in development and global support of cost management and benchmarking tools as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify invoices for consistency with the contract terms and authorizing for payments.
• Monitoring contract budgets and expenditures and ensure compliance with best practices to avoid overrun.

Document Control:

• Maintain and steward project folder with project related documents for quick reference
• Maintain accurate and organized project financial records and documentation.
• Focal point on document control activities on assigned projects

Communication and Liaison:

• Lead monthly cost review meetings on assigned projects to identify and proactively escalate cost related issues
• Coordinate with Accounting (Finance team) on cost related items on assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Previous client experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years experience in project cost estimating and cost control role in petrochemicals, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure or nuclear industry or similar construction industry
• Experience in document control

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimal (less than 10%)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of Google Kite and Google suites (Sheets, Document, presentation)
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong SAP or similar ERP software skills
• Experience in either the Industrial Gas industry or Construction industry is highly desirable

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines - Strong analytical & organization skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Always act with personal integrity and transparency
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Give and welcome feedback to team members and management
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to team member's views
• Proactive
• Punctuality and professionalism
• Autonomy and self-initiative to proactively gather necessary information from cross-functional sources
• Knowledge of contract law and regulations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred but not required) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) (preferred but not required)

Top 3 Must-Have Skills:

• Cost Estimating
• Cost Control
• Document Control

Notes:

Hybrid - at least twice a week- Tuesdays and Wednesdays

8am to 4:30pm CT

Hours per week: 40hrs