Project Cost Controller – All Genders

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysis
• Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reporting
• Support the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment
• Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking
• Track and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective
• Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies
• Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similar
• Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects
• Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
• Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English, a plus would be fluency in German
• A proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement
• AACE CCP or comparable certification (nice to have)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project cost control, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost analysis. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced Excel for effective cost reporting and stakeholder communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Cost Control
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Analysis
• SAP
• Excel

Hard Skills

• Cost Control Principles
• Forecasting
• Performance Measurement
• WBS/CBS Structures
• Variance Analysis
• Productivity Analysis
• Cost Reporting
• Estimating
• Pricing Reviews
• Benchmarking

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Proactive Mindset
• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• AACE CCP

Industry Keywords

• Electrification
• HVDC
• Substations
• Grid Integration
• Oil & Gas

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Oracle
• Power BI