Project Controls Lead
Job in
Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina, 27520, USA
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
ZP Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Piper Companies is seeking a Project Controls Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization for an onsite contract position based in Clayton, NC
. The Project Controls Lead will oversee cost management activities for a large-scale capital expansion project while helping enhance project controls processes and reporting standards across a broader portfolio of projects.
- Lead cost management efforts including budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, cost reporting, and estimate-at-completion analysis for a major capital project.
- Monitor project financial performance, evaluate variances, track contingency usage, and identify potential budget risks requiring corrective action.
- Partner with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and scheduling teams to validate forecasts and maintain accurate cost data.
- Support change management processes by assessing financial impacts, incorporating approved changes, and maintaining cost baseline integrity.
- Develop and implement standardized project controls tools, reporting templates, and best practices to improve cost visibility and consistency across projects of varying sizes.
- 8+ years of experience in project controls, cost controls, or project finance supporting major capital projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, earned value concepts, cost analysis, and change management.
- Experience delivering owner-side project controls support within pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, industrial, or large construction environments.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000/year (USD)
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K
This job opens for applications on 10/2/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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