Project Cost Controller

Stegra AB; Bodens kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Occupational pension

Parental benefits

Insurance

Relocation support

Gym memberships

Bike leases

Job summary

Stegra AB is seeking a Project Cost Controller to join our Project Controls team in Boden, Sweden, on a temporary 12-24 month contract. You will support cost control activities across an assigned project area, work with project managers and EPCM partners, and help ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and cost tracking.

The role rewards analytical rigor, collaboration, and a proactive mindset as we accelerate sustainable industry projects in Northern Sweden, with relocation support and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, project controls, commercial project support, or a similar role.
• Experience from industrial, construction, infrastructure, or EPCM project environments is advantageous.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good understanding of project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and deviations in project cost data.
• Experience using Excel, cost control systems, reporting tools, or similar project controls software.
• Good understanding of project delivery processes across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support cost control activities within an assigned project area, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and project objectives.
• Review and analyze cost reports, forecasts, commitments, accruals, and change orders from EPCM contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare cost forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow information, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor project cost performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and deviations.
• Work with Project Managers, Area Managers, Finance, Procurement, Planning, and EPCM partners to ensure accurate cost information.
• Support change management activities and assess the cost impact of project changes.
• Maintain project cost reports, dashboards, and supporting cost control documentation.
• Contribute to reliable and transparent project reporting throughout the execution phase.

Skills

Experience in project cost control

Excel & cost control tools

Analytical skills

English fluency

Swedish language (advantage)

Education

Finance / Economics / Engineering / Project Controls degree

Tools

Cost control systems

Reporting tools

Excel

Job description

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we're building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.

If you share our passion but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.

At Stegra, we're not just building a plant, we're proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

Join a team where safety comes first. Where we support each other, learn as we go, and make space for everyone to grow and contribute. This is your chance to be part of something big - while being closer to nature and leading a balanced, purposeful life.

Type of employment: Temporary 12-24 months.
Placement: Boden

What you'll do

Right now, we are looking for a Project Cost Controller for our Project Controls team. In this role you will sit within our Project Delivery function and support cost control activities within an assigned project area.

As Project Cost Controller, you will work closely with Project Managers, Area Managers, EPCM partners, Finance, Procurement, Planning, and the wider Project Controls team. You will help ensure that project costs are accurately tracked, forecast, and reported, providing reliable financial information to support project execution and decision-making.

Specific to this role, the day-to-day tasks will include the following but as we are a growing company with very little silos between teams, other tasks might be included as well.

• Support cost control activities within an assigned project area, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and project objectives
• Review and analyze cost reports, forecasts, commitments, accruals, and change orders from EPCM contractors and suppliers
• Prepare cost forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow information, and monthly reporting
• Monitor project cost performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and deviations
• Work with Project Managers, Area Managers, Finance, Procurement, Planning, and EPCM partners to ensure accurate cost informationSupport change management activities and assess the cost impact of project changes
• Maintain project cost reports, dashboards, and supporting cost control documentation
• Contribute to reliable and transparent project reporting throughout the execution phase

What you'll bring

You're curious and believe that real progress happens when we work together. You're not afraid to challenge old ways of thinking and you treat others with respect while doing it. At Stegra, we value people who take initiative, build trust, and help create a workplace where everyone can do their best.

Specific to this role, we would like to see that you can tick off a fair amount of the boxes below

• 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, project controls, commercial project support, or a similar role
• Experience from industrial, construction, infrastructure, or EPCM project environments is considered an advantage
• Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Good understanding of project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and deviations in project cost data
• Experience using Excel, cost control systems, reporting tools, or similar project controls software
• Good understanding of project delivery processes across engineering, procurement, and construction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with fluency in English; Swedish is considered an advantage

Benefits at Stegra

At Stegra, you'll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We're building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive.

You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it's permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature.

Read more about Benefits at Stegra here.

This is Stegra

Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil‑free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

Our Boden Site

Our Boden site is located just west of Boden City, right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It's where we're building one of the world's most modern, sustainable steel plants-designed with safety, efficiency, and people in mind. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you'll be close to both cutting‑edge technology and the everyday convenience of living near nature, schools, and community life.

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