Strategic Project Cost Controller

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is hiring a Cost Controller in Mexico City to monitor, analyze, forecast, and report project costs. You will support Project Managers with timely cost data, analyze variances, manage changes, and develop reliable forecasts across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience in project controls, strong Excel and SAP experience, and fluent English. Collaboration with finance, engineering, and supply chain is essential to ensure accurate budgeting and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• 3 - 6 years of related experience.
• Proven working knowledge of project control functions and processes, including planning / scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, change management, financial, and project accounting processes and systems.
• Fluent in English is Mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and report project performance using variance analysis, trend analysis, and earned value performance to evaluate cost and schedule variance over time.
• Monitor project data and analyze trends; advise on the impact of changes to drive key decisions.
• Lead the forecast for project completion costs, including labor rate analysis, commitments, schedule impacts, and invoice payments.
• Prepare regular project reports with explanations of variances, commitments, and forecasted costs.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and cost tracking linked to the schedule.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and team to align costs with contract requirements and budgeting.

Skills

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Budgeting

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

TC Energy is hiring a Cost Controller in Mexico City to monitor, analyze, forecast, and report project costs. You will support Project Managers with timely cost data, analyze variances, manage changes, and develop reliable forecasts across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience in project controls, strong Excel and SAP experience, and fluent English. Collaboration with finance, engineering, and supply chain is essential to ensure accurate budgeting and cost tracking.