Project Cost Controller (all genders)

GE Vernova; Dresden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Project Cost Controller to lead cost engineering, estimating, and cost control across large industrial or infrastructure projects. You will align Estimation, Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, and Commercial functions to provide transparent cost data and early warning signals.

You will monitor budgets, develop EAC/CTC, perform variance analysis, and drive improvements in forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance).
• Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement.
• Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems; advanced Excel; Power BI a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain EAC, CTC, cash flow, and cost trend analyses.
• Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis with regular cost reporting.
• Integrate cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment.
• Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking.
• Track changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective.
• Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies.
• Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

EVM

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

English fluency

German language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Electrification and grid projects are large, multi-site, and highly complex programs executed by international teams. The Project Cost Controller leads cost engineering, estimating, and cost control activities across the project lifecycle to ensure transparent, predictable, and commercially sound delivery. The role aligns 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysis
• Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reporting
• Support the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment
• Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking
• Track and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective
• Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies
• Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similar
• Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects
• Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement
• Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
• Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English; fluency in German is a plus
• A proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement

Nice to Have

• AACE CCP or comparable certification
• Experience in international project environments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
• International and collaborative working environment
• High visibility across project, commercial, and management teams
• Long-term perspective and development opportunities

Relocation Assistance Provided: No