Cost Controller
Core
Managing project budgets, cost baselines, and financial performance for capital projects in infrastructure, construction, and engineering.
Role type
Mid-level IC cost controller
Builds
Project cost forecasts, performance dashboards, and financial status reports
Domain
Construction, engineering, and infrastructure project controls
Required skills
Cost control, budgeting, forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), variance analysis, Change Management, WBS/CBS development, ERP systems, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
EVM metrics (CPI/SPI), capital project experience
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project budgets and cost plans; Monitor expenditures and commitments against baselines; Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions; Prepare cost reports and forecasts; Support change control processes; Collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, and Finance teams.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC