Senior Project Controller; Cost

Overview

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Senior
Project Controller, Cost to join our dedicated team at our office located in Zeeland, MI
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In this role, you will support all phases of the project costs and schedule reporting using the most current industry practices and software. You will also integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, schedule, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective project delivery.

• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM), Discipline Leads, and Engineers to ensure accurate and consistent reporting across all project platforms.
• Coordinate with the team to understand and contribute to the development of estimates used in bid package budgeting.
• Provide support for PNR and BRR updates and maintain report accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Partner with the PM and Procurement Manager to manage budget comparison tools and systems.
• Assist in translating bid breakdowns into Schedules of Values (SOVs) and maintain a working knowledge of contract scopes and line items.
• Lead the development and presentation of cost reports using Procore, Power BI, and UDF, and manage spend plan updates and reporting.
• Set up and maintain dashboards and custom reporting tools in coordination with the project team.
• Work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced project environment that encourages positive contributions and teamwork.
• Support estimating, procurement, and project management efforts related to scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid evaluation as directed by the PM.
• Engage in company-wide collaboration to enhance systems, processes, and institutional knowledge for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate agreement on contractor SOVs, monitor progress, and validate invoicing and payments.
• Coordinate with accounting to align project billing with current funding and client invoices, ensuring complete documentation at every stage.
• Actively participate in change control processes, including tracking cost trends and assisting in the validation and integration of pricing adjustments and change orders.
• Operate and support integrated cost reporting systems.
• Prepare detailed cost reports covering budgets, changes, commitments (POs), spending, anticipated costs, and forecasts, ensuring data integrity and reliable project forecasting.
• Contribute to processes related to budgeting, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting across the EPCQ (engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification) project life cycle.
• Create clear visualizations, graphics, and outputs to support team communication. Provide updates on cash flow projections, staffing plans, and contingency usage.
• Support alignment between cost and schedule data, and assist in the preparation of schedule progress reports, trend analysis, and schedule assessments.
• Note:
  
  Schedule development is managed by a separate Scheduling role.
• Support the PM and project team in closeout activities and documentation.
• Compile historical cost data and capture key lessons learned at project completion.

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Aptitude, ability, and capacity to progressively broaden knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines.
• Desire to work towards PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

• Exposure to financial ERP systems is desirable.

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk…