About this role
Job Description Summary Electrification and grid projects are large, multi-site, and highly complex programs executed by international teams. The Project Cost Controller is responsible for leading all cost engineering, estimating, and cost control activities across the project lifecycle to ensure transparent, predictable, and commercially sound delivery. The role ensures alignment between Estimation, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, and Commercial functions-maintaining full cost-schedule integration, performance measurement, and early-warning visibility to support decision-making, profitability, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
Project Cost Controller (all genders)
We are looking for an experienced Project Cost Controller (all genders) to support the successful delivery of large industrial and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for cost control, forecasting, estimating support, reporting, and performance tracking, working closely with Project Management, Planning, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Sales.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset, solid project cost experience, and the ability to translate data into clear insights and actions.
Key Responsibilities Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecastsPrepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysisPerform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reportingSupport the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignmentAssist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarkingTrack and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspectiveEnsure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologiesSupport commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost dataContribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy
Your Profile Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similarSeveral years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projectsExperience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantageStrong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurementGood understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systemsAdvanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plusStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFluent in English, a plus would be fluency in GermanA proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement
Nice to Have AACE CCP or comparable certificationExperience in international project environments
Why Join Us Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact energy and infrastructure projectsInternational and collaborative working environmentHigh visibility across project, commercial, and management teamsLong-term perspective and development opportunities
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Relocation Assistance Provided: No