Senior Cost Controller, EPCQ for Pharma/Biotech

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Cork, Ireland seeks a Lead Cost Controller to manage budgets, invoicing, change control and cost forecasting across the EPCQ lifecycle for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.

You will develop control budgets, certify progress, coordinate with clients, vendors and contractors, and deliver detailed cost reporting and earned value analysis to support project decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls and cost management on capital projects.
• Experience with EPCQ processes; pharma/biotech sector is desirable.
• Strong analytical and data-management capabilities; proficient in Excel/Access.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and cost reporting practices.
• PMI or AACEI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own project budget, invoicing, change control and cost forecasting across EPCQ lifecycle.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement and project management on scope, contracts and bids.
• Develop and evaluate control budgets with input from clients and vendors.
• Certify progress, align forecast with funding and billings, maintain documentation.
• Lead cost reporting, including budgets, commitments, spends and forecasts.
• Provide earned value and cost performance reporting for stakeholders.
• Support scheduling and value engineering; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project controls

Cost management

EPCQ knowledge

Prolog

MS Excel

MS Access

ERP systems

PMI/AACEI certification

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in engineering or related technical field

Construction management background

Tools

Prolog

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Cork, Ireland seeks a Lead Cost Controller to manage budgets, invoicing, change control and cost forecasting across the EPCQ lifecycle for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.

You will develop control budgets, certify progress, coordinate with clients, vendors and contractors, and deliver detailed cost reporting and earned value analysis to support project decisions.