| Location | Clayton, NC |
| Salary | $150,000–$180,000 Per Year |
Responsibilities: of the Project Controls Lead include: · Lead cost management efforts including budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, cost reporting, and estimate-at-completion analysis for a major capital project. · Monitor project financial performance, evaluate variances, track contingency usage, and identify potential budget risks requiring corrective action. · Partner with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and scheduling teams to validate forecasts and maintain accurate cost data. · Support change management processes by assessing financial impacts, incorporating approved changes, and maintaining cost baseline integrity. · Develop and implement standardized project controls tools, reporting templates, and best practices to improve cost visibility and consistency across projects of varying sizes. Qualifications: for the Project Controls Lead include: · 8+ years of experience in project controls, cost controls, or project finance supporting major capital projects. · Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, earned value concepts, cost analysis, and change management. · Experience delivering owner-side project controls support within pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, industrial, or large construction environments. · Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations. · Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred. Compensation: for the Project Controls Lead: Salary Range: $150,000-$180,000/year (USD) Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K This job opens for applications on 10/2/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.