Cost Control Lead

Verto People Ltd; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd in Texas is seeking a Cost Control Lead to provide owner-side financial oversight on a major power generation project. You will monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and report to project leadership.

The role requires extensive cost control experience on large capital projects, expert Excel and EV analysis, and the ability to review contractor invoices and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of cost control experience on major capital projects.
• At least five years representing an owner or client overseeing EPC delivery under lump-sum contracts.
• Strong cost management systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Practical experience with earned value analysis and cost forecasting.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost reports, including commitments, accruals and expenditure.
• Prepare forecasts and investigate variances against budget.
• Assess the financial impact of proposed changes.
• Track contingency use and identify emerging cost risks.
• Review contractor invoices and payment applications.
• Produce clear cost reporting for project management and senior leadership.

Skills

Cost control systems

Excel

Earned value analysis

Cost forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cost Control Lead - Power Generation - Texas

Verto People is recruiting a Cost Control Lead to provide owner-side financial oversight on a power generation project.

You’ll monitor project expenditure, assess changes and maintain reliable forecasts, giving project leadership a clear view of current costs and anticipated spend.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cost reports, including commitments, accruals and expenditure.

• Prepare forecasts and investigate variances against budget.

• Assess the financial impact of proposed changes.

• Track contingency use and identify emerging cost risks.

• Review contractor invoices and payment applications.

• Produce clear cost reporting for project management and senior leadership.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of cost control experience on major capital projects.

• At least five years representing an owner or client overseeing EPC delivery under lump-sum contracts.

• Strong cost management systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

• Practical experience with earned value analysis and cost forecasting.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Power generation experience and responsibility for contingency management on major projects would be advantageous.