Cost Control Leader (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

GE Vernova Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Cost Control Lead to oversee project budgets and cost reports. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and supporting project management efforts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cost control and project management tools, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with 5 years of direct cost controls experience.
• Ability to influence others and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of cost control specialists.
• Prepare and manage project cost reports and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Cost Control Lead supports the Director of the Project Management Organization in creating and maintaining monthly and weekly cost reports across all projects for the GE Nuclear portfolio. Additional focus will be made toward change management, resource needs, monitoring projects’ budgets, cost trends and forecasts, and supporting development of cashflow projections.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Cost Control Lead, you will:

• Provide direct supervision to a team of cost control specialists.
• Be responsible for on-time cost control reports, customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Controls Leaders in organizing project cost structure in business financial tools.
• Participate in customer, internal, and/or supplier project kickoff meetings and support the project team with preparation & coordination of customer, internal, and/or supplier project controls meetings.
• Support the development & issuance of the Project Controls Plan; promotes the implementation of project controls procedures across the GEH portfolio.
• Support the development and deployment of project infrastructure and project tools.
• Ensure compliance with U. S. government requirements as applicable.
• Support coordination of project activities; monitor and control progress on project deliverables.
• Ensure the conformance of project deliverables with contract and project requirements.
• Lead, draft, and issue project controls management meeting notes, action item lists, and project progress reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college -OR- a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of experience working on projects (Only direct cost controls experience will be considered).

Eligibility Requirements

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM discipline.
• Fundamental-level financial or accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability supporting project budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Financial control knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal and leadership skills, including high level of motivation, integrity, and self-confidence.
• Ability to take initiative and to work independently.
• Ability to influence others.
• Extreme attention to detail, follow up, and highly organized.
• Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Proficiency using common project management and project controls tools such as Oracle ERP, Primavera P6, Confluence, JIRA, etc.
• Strong process orientation in approach to work.
• Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated organizational skills, particularly when related to project execution.

The base pay range for this position is 112K – 140K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 3/14/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: June 30, 2025