Cost Controller

Astra Works is a recruiting agency specializing in the Power, Energy, and Industrial markets. We recruit professionals across Engineering, Project Management, and Construction Management.

We’re partnered with an industry leading consulting firm to identify a Project Controls Cost Specialist to support engineering and construction projects.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance across multiple engineering and construction projects.
• Track project expenditures, commitments, and actual costs to identify variances against established budgets.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and estimates at completion.
• Analyze project cost performance and identify potential risks, trends, and opportunities for cost improvement.
• Support project managers in developing project budgets, cost estimates, and resource forecasts.
• Monitor project progress and evaluate cost performance against established project baselines.
• Assist with change management, including tracking change orders, evaluating cost impacts, and maintaining change logs.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, and construction personnel to collect and validate project cost information.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis as required.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, project estimates, and financial reporting for internal and client review.
• Participate in project meetings to communicate cost performance, budget variances, and forecast updates.
• Maintain accurate project cost records and ensure compliance with company procedures and client reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3 to 10 years of project controls, cost engineering, or cost management experience within an engineering or construction environment.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with project controls or cost management software.
• Working knowledge of project schedules, cost structures, and construction project life cycles.
• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, or similar project management systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, and project management teams.