Cost Control Lead

Hydrogen Group; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to lead cost reporting, forecasting, and change impact analyses on large-scale capital projects in Texas. You will drive financial oversight and collaborate with EPC contractors to maintain cost controls.

The role requires extensive experience in cost management, budgeting, and advanced Excel, with proficiency in EV and cost forecasting tools. You will present reports to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost control or project controls on large-scale capital projects.
• 5+ years of owner-side experience overseeing EPC contractors under lump-sum contracts.
• Strong understanding of cost management systems, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with earned value management, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency with project management and document control platforms such as Bluebeam Revu and Procore.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost reporting, including commitments, expenditures, and accruals.
• Oversee cost forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Assess and quantify the financial impact of project changes.
• Monitor contingency utilization and identify potential cost risks.
• Review contractor invoices and payment applications for accuracy.
• Prepare and present cost reports to project leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project management teams and EPC contractors to maintain financial oversight and cost controls.
• Support project documentation, reporting, and financial closeout activities.

Skills

Cost control / project controls

Owner-side EPC oversight

Cost management & budgeting

Earned value management

Cost forecasting

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost reporting, including commitments, expenditures, and accruals.

• Oversee cost forecasting, budget tracking, and variance analysis.

• Assess and quantify the financial impact of project changes.

• Monitor contingency utilization and identify potential cost risks.

• Review contractor invoices and payment applications for accuracy.

• Prepare and present cost reports to project leadership and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with project management teams and EPC contractors to maintain financial oversight and cost controls.

• Support project documentation, reporting, and financial closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost control or project controls on large-scale capital projects.

• 5+ years of owner-side experience overseeing EPC contractors under lump-sum contracts.

• Strong understanding of cost management systems, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with earned value management, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Proficiency with project management and document control platforms such as Bluebeam Revu and Procore.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience