Project Controls

Summary:

Cost and schedule management for projects and programs. Includes preparation of schedule and cost reports for projects and/or programs. Other duties may also be assigned.

Responsibilities:

Prepares and directs the implementation of scheduling and cost accounting methods and activities. Oversees the scheduling and cost control systems, manages and interprets scheduling and cost audits, and prepares scheduling and cost accounting reports for presentation to top management.

Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:

Supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area

Resolves standard and non-standard problems

Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

Typically does not perform the work being supervised

Has formal supervisory responsibilities

Has in-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within own area

Uses operational and supervisory expertise to solve problems within own area

Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements

Sets day-to-day direction for employees to support business objectives

Works within budget to meet operational objectives set by manager

Resolves routine problems using defined processes and own experience

Coordinates resources to meet short-term objectives

Sets priorities for employees to meet deadlines

Explains difficult issues and obtains agreement as needed

Manages performance of employees through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment and coaching

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, budgeting, project controls, or related fields.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial services, oil & gas, or large-scale project environments is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving financial performance.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify cost trends and variances.
• Knowledge of project cost tracking and earned value management (EVM) methodologies.