Project Controls - Site Lead

About the role

The Project Controls Lead – Cost Controls is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and reporting on project cost performance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, and providing critical cost insights to project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the project budget in alignment with contract scope and approved estimates
• Track and analyze labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and indirect costs against budget
• Develop and maintain earned value (EV) metrics and monitor productivity performance
• Prepare and update cost forecasts, including: - Cost-to-Complete (CTC) - Estimate-at-Completion (EAC)
• Support project leadership through Work-in-Progress (WIP) reviews, billing status updates, and cost trend analysis
• Aid in change order development, including pricing, tracking, and financial reconciliation
• Maintain a comprehensive Change Order log and ensure accurate tracking and documentation
• Identify and communicate: - Cost overruns - Underbilling risks - Unapproved scope - Budget and financial risks
• Collaborate closely with project managers, operations, accounting, and field teams to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience in project cost controls within industrial construction, fabrication, or EPC environments
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, and earned value principles
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights to project leadership
• High level of attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
• Experience with Vista by Trimble Viewpoint or similar ERP technology
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling and its integration with cost controls

Qualifications

• This role may be based in an office or project site environment
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional travel to other project sites may be required
• Contract position with competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity for full-time conversion based on project needs and performance

Skills

• Project Controls
• Cost Controls
• Project Financial Management
• Forecasting
• Earned Value Principles
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Excel Spreadsheets
• Vista by Trimble Viewpoint
• Primavera P6 Scheduling

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity for full-time conversion based on project needs and performance

Pay

45-60/hr (Range represents all possible skill levels, compensation will reflect experience.)

Schedule

12-month project specific assignment (July/August 2026 start) with potential for permanent role