Project Controls: Cost Controller & Forecasting

TransCanada PipeLines; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Cost Controller in Mexico City to monitor, analyze, forecast, and report project cost performance across the lifecycle. You will support Project Managers with timely cost information, trends, and forecasts, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reflection of costs in the project forecast.

The role requires strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, change management, and earned value. Fluency in English and advanced Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of related experience.
• Proven working knowledge of project control functions and processes.
• Results oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Fluent in English is mandatory.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and report project performance using variance analysis, trend analysis, and earned value to evaluate cost and schedule.
• Monitor project data, analyze trends, and advise on impact of changes to drive decisions.
• Lead the forecast for project completion costs including wage rates, commitments, changes, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare regular project reports with variances, incurred, committed, and forecasted costs explained to the team.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and track budget changes.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure costs and schedule align in the forecast.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TC Energy is seeking a Cost Controller in Mexico City to monitor, analyze, forecast, and report project cost performance across the lifecycle. You will support Project Managers with timely cost information, trends, and forecasts, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reflection of costs in the project forecast.

The role requires strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, change management, and earned value. Fluency in English and advanced Excel are essential.