Cost Controls Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to apply cost management concepts with limited supervision. You will analyze costs, develop solutions using standard procedures, and leverage industry best practices to support project controls.

You will work within an EPC context, contributing to Earned Value Management, cost reporting, and forecast development while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate, timely financial insights for project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
• 2–5 years of relevant EPC experience.
• Must know about earned value systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and coordination skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of the project controls execution plan.
• Support project accounting with cost to billings reconciliations.
• Understand project chart of accounts and its relation to estimate and scope.
• Assist in the forecast system and cost reports.
• Support change management and cost estimates for verifications.
• Audit IFC quantity take-offs and ensure alignment with turnover systems.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost controls mindset

Problem solving

Multitasking ability

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields

Tools

JDE Edwards

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Overview

The Cost Controls Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of cost management and with limited supervision and guidance, is responsible for cost analysis, development of possible solutions using standard procedures, and critical thinking. The Cost Controls Specialist understands company processes and key business drivers to problem solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.

Job Description

The Cost Controls Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of cost management and with limited supervision and guidance, is responsible for cost analysis, development of possible solutions using standard procedures, and critical thinking. The Cost Controls Specialist understands company processes and key business drivers to problem solve using technical experience, judgment, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the project controls execution plan
• Assist in project controls system setup and project initiation requirements
• Participate in the implementation of the project OBS, WBS, and CBS in required financial and progress systems
• Understand and follow McDermott's Cost and Progress procedures
• Demonstrate understanding of Earned Value Management principles
• Basic knowledge of EPC contracting types (LS, Cost Plus, Reimbursable, Unit Rate, etc.)
• Awareness of contract and construction terminology
• Assist in Estimate Conforming
• Understand the project chart of accounts and its relationship to the estimate and contract scope
• Assist in the development and preparation of the forecast system and cost reports
• Assist with invoicing and support project accounting with cost to billings reconciliations as required
• Understand project trends and their relationship to the forecast (ie PFs, trends, commitments, labor mix, etc.)
• Assist change management efforts, including building of cost estimates in support of change verification
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of the progress measurement system
• Quantity surveying personnel will be required to assist in the effort to audit Issued For Construction (IFC) quantity take-offs and reported installed quantities Any discrepancy in the reported quantities would need to be resolved
• Ensure IFC quantity take-offs are tied to turnover systems
• Assist with the implementation of the global rules of credit and maintenance of the progress measurement system on the project
• Ability to generate spreadsheet analysis tools for management review of progress
• Reporting – Provide Timely and accurate Cost and Progress Measurement Data
• Basic understanding of Scheduling Software and processes and their relationship to cost and progress
• Participate in Closeout Report data collection
• Support the professional development and growth of junior project controls personnel

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields or
• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience working for an EPC
• Must know about earned value systems
• Problem-solving Attitude and high level of coordination skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks and managing efforts to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
• Accepts change and works well under pressure
• Understanding of JDE Edwards is not required but would be a plus
• Knowledge of common business tools such as Microsoft Office applications

About Us

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