Project Controls Manager

About Saipem

bSaipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. The company is organized into business lines: bAsset Based Services, bDrilling, bEnergy Carriers, bOffshore Wind, bSustainable Infrastructures, bRobotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented toward technological innovation, Saipem’s purpose is “bEngineering for a sustainable future”. It supports its clients on the energy transition pathway toward Net Zero with increasingly digital means, technologies, and processes geared for environmental sustainability.

Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, the company is present in more than b50 countries and employs about b30,000 people from over 130 nationalities.

As a Project Cost Controller, you will be a key member of the Project Controls Department at Saipem America Inc. Your primary responsibility is to manage and control project costs by establishing a reliable cost control system. You will support the Project Manager in decision‑making to ensure projects remain within approved budgets, including early detection and analysis of budget deviations, estimating their impact, and monitoring corrective actions.

The role also involves ensuring compliance with internal cost control reporting standards and collaborating effectively with relevant stakeholders.

• Cost Management:
  Implement and maintain the Cost Control System; develop and manage a consolidated Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in accordance with procedures; track project expenditures and monitor adherence to budgets and financial plans.
• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, including analysis of actual costs against budget and forecasts.
• Cost Analysis:
  Identify cost variances, investigate potential overruns, and propose mitigation measures; monitor project progress and earned value to calculate cost accruals and work‑in‑progress valuations.
• Forecasting:
  Develop cost forecasts for future phases of the project to support effective planning and resource allocation.
• Project Risk:
  Contribute to risk assessments by providing cost‑related inputs and performing Monte Carlo analysis.
• Change Management:
  Support the project team during contract changes and claims processes by providing detailed cost impact analyses.
• Communication:
  Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and stakeholders to communicate cost performance and address financial issues.
• Compliance:
  Ensure all cost control activities comply with corporate policies, procedures, and reporting standards.

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

bBackground: 3+ years in cost control, project controls, project management, or a related discipline

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Languages:

English

• In‑depth knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) implementation.
• Proficiency in cost control techniques and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP and other cost control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for cross‑functional collaboration.

• Full time permanent contract.
• Corporate benefits including health insurances, retirement plans, health & wellness benefits, and paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid working model: smart working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance.
• Career growth opportunities, skill development, and a culture that promotes innovation through complex challenges.
• Location:
  
  Houston, Texas.

bWe embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion, and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

bSafety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.