Project Cost Lead

The individual will be heavily involved in establishing and managing cost control frameworks for large-scale, ground-up industrial projects. This is an opportunity to contribute early in the lifecycle of high-impact capital programs tied to next-generation manufacturing.

• Lead financial planning and cost tracking efforts across multiple capital projects, including forecasting, budgeting, and regular reporting cadence
• Partner closely with project managers to develop annual budgets and provide ongoing forecast updates
• Design and maintain reporting tools and templates to ensure alignment between project teams and finance
• Manage cash flow projections, accruals, and overall project spend visibility
• Support capital request processes and monitor procurement activity to ensure accurate financial treatment of assets
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting standards related to fixed assets and capital expenditures (PP&E)
• Implement and maintain cost management systems (e.g., Ares Prism, Eco Sys, or similar), ensuring alignment with ERP platforms like SAP
• Work with accounting teams on project setup, coding structures, and data integrity
• Establish and refine cost control processes, procedures, and best practices

• Proven experience managing costs on medium to large-scale capital projects with multiple stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience working with ERP systems or financial management platforms
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in project controls, cost engineering, or similar functions
• Background supporting industrial, manufacturing, or large infrastructure projects