Cost Controller Engineer

EPI Power, a licensed electrical contractor specializing in data centers, is seeking a Cost Controller Engineer to support cost control systems and ensure projects stay within approved budgets.

About the role

The Cost Controller Engineer will assist in establishing and managing a cost control system to support decision-making, identify budget deviations, analyze impacts, and monitor corrective actions. The ideal candidate should be open to relocating for future project needs and able to work 6 days per week (Monday – Saturday).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the project plan
• Assist with earned value progress measurement
• Monitor project cost estimates, expenditures, forecasts, and trend analysis
• Maintain accuracy of cost data and detect deficiencies within the cost system, providing direction for corrective action
• Attend and participate in meetings
• Interact with various individuals across the organization regarding project cost analysis
• Assist with managing changes in project scope, identifying potential crisis issues, and developing contingency plans that account for company contractual requirements
• Coordinate with the site team to ensure the accuracy of progress data
• Help the Project Controls Manager prepare the cost report, MPSR report, and manage changes in Procore

Requirements

• Experience in cost control, finance, accounting, project coordination, or a related field (2+ years preferred, but relevant transferable experience considered)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (related experience may substitute)
• Basic understanding of financial or budgeting concepts
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with project teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment

Skills

• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and general office software
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly (experience with Bluebeam or Procore is a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off provisions
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards

Schedule

6 days per week, typically Monday – Saturday.