Project Cost Controller

Project Cost Controller

6-12+ Months

Location: Jackson MI (Remote with occasional visit)

Notes**

Location:

• Remote, seeking local candidates(s) in MI that can drive to Consumers sites or be in person at project locations (5-10%) once a month
• will consider candidates in northern OH as well as long as they are willing to commute to MI a few times throughout the year

Department:

• supporting electric capital side of business
• support projects within electric distribution or electric generation - portfolio of renewable hydro
• team supports bulk of capital investment on annual basis
• portfolio based - amount of smaller projects
• some experience managing multiple, smaller projects simultaneously preferred
• keeping up with portfolios of project and working with many project managers at once (4-5 PM's on a routine monthly basis)
• forecasting
• variance analysis

Skills:

• financial analyst - 7-10+
• self-starter
• Power BI desirable - with reports
• SAP
• Excel

Interview:

• ASAP

Job Description

• A project cost controller's main duty is to track and control the costs associated with one or more of their employer's projects.
• Project Cost Controller responsibilities include invoice review and tracking, contractor
• TM ticket review and tracking, administering project change control documentation, data entry for miscellaneous reporting activities, and any other task related to the support of project cost control.
• This position commonly serves as a support role to the primary project cost controller but may sometimes operate alone with management oversight.
• A Project Cost Controller is expected to be well organized, detail oriented, and have demonstrable proficiencies in basic computing skills.
• Persons interested in this position must have an above average understanding in the use of Excel spreadsheets and at least a basic understanding of construction projects, contracting, and accounting principles.
• This position also requires someone who can take direction, prioritize tasks, and complete work in a punctual manner. Communication skills are important, both written and verbal.
• A Project Cost Controller will generally have some level of higher education and/or relatable work experience dealing with project cost control and monitoring.
• Higher educational degrees in construction/project management or engineering are desirable, but degrees in business, accounting, or finance are also suitable.
• Relatable work experience would include any verifiable positions held where project cost control activities were being performed, and the candidate can demonstrate the application of project management concepts.
• Certifications from PMI or AACE will set candidates apart from others.
• A Project Cost Controller is expected to be well organized and detail oriented, with demonstrable skills and knowledge related to the planning and implementation of project controls methodologies and cost forecasting on large-scale construction projects.
• They should have a firm understanding of how to interpret engineering and construction contracts and implement methodologies by which to monitor and control such contracts.
• Communication skills are also key for this position, being able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with upper management and project team members.
• Although candidates are not expected to be experienced with the creation of project schedules, they must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand and interpret project schedules to effectively forecast project costs.
• Proficiencies in basic computing skills and the use of Excel spreadsheets are a strict requirement.
• Experience using SAP is desirable but not required.