Lead Project Cost Controller - Electric Utilities
Core
Provide senior project controls leadership for large utility capital projects, ensuring accuracy of budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Project Cost Controller
Builds
Transmission, substation, and distribution infrastructure programs
Domain
Electric utilities / Infrastructure construction
Required skills
Project controls, Program management, Cost engineering, Forecasting, Budgeting, Earned value management (EVM), Variance analysis, Cash flow management, Governance frameworks, Portfolio-level reporting, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), SAP, Procore
Preferred skills
Master's degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or construction management, Experience with utility/infrastructure capital projects
Technologies
SAP, Procore, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans; Design and oversee Project Controls and Management Information Systems (MIS); Monitor variances between budgets and actual costs; Prepare executive-level dashboards and performance reports; Support stakeholders in identifying cost trends and risks; Act as a trusted advisor on cost and performance management; Ensure adherence to financial controls and regulatory requirements; Validate contractor controls during contract execution; Oversee cost accruals and financial reporting; Drive continuous improvement in controls processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
