Senior Cost Controller – Major Infrastructure Project

Engineering Strategic Alliance; Weiden in der Oberpfalz; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career development prospects

International working environment

Zusammenfassung

A leading construction firm is seeking a Cost Controller for a prestigious €200M+ infrastructure project in Weiden in der Oberpfalz. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in cost control within the construction industry, fluency in German and English, and a proactive approach to project management. This role requires full-time on-site presence, with competitive salary and development prospects in an international environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cost Controller on large-scale construction projects.
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory requirement).
• Solid understanding of cost management systems and financial processes.

Aufgaben

• Monitoring project costs and ensuring alignment with the approved budget.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports and forecasts.
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management.

Kenntnisse

Cost control expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Proactive problem-solving

Jobbeschreibung

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Cost Controller role for a prestigious large-scale infrastructure project in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Northern Bavaria. This €200M+ project involves the construction of a major electrical network through 90 km of trenching, complex pipe installation, and advanced horizontal drilling techniques.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a project of significant scale and complexity, located at the crossroads of Central Europe — only 2 hours from Munich, 2 hours from Prague, and 20 minutes from the Czech border.

Role & Responsibilities

As the Cost Controller, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing all financial aspects of the project. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring project costs and ensuring alignment with the approved budget.
• Preparing and analyzing cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor management, and claims evaluation.
• Providing accurate cost data and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with financial standards, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams.

Candidate Profile

• Proven expertise in cost control within the construction industry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international project environment.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cost Controller on large-scale construction projects.
• Fluent in German and English (mandatory requirement).
• Solid understanding of cost management systems, reporting tools, and financial processes.
• Fluent in English (German would be an advantage).
• Availability to work full-time, on-site (no remote work possible).
• The opportunity to contribute to a landmark €200M+ infrastructure project.
• Long-term professional stability and career development prospects.
• An international working environment with highly skilled teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location

The position is based in Weiden in der Oberpfalz (Northern Bavaria), a strategic location offering easy access to Munich, Prague, and the Czech border.

Job details

• Senioriy level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Civil Engineering