Cost Control Manager

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC seeks a Cost Control Manager in Huntsville, AL on a contract hire basis. The role oversees cost governance, baselines, forecasts, and contractor performance to ensure alignment with project scope and budget.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in cost engineering for large capital programs, plus 5+ years in a leadership position, with strong Excel and Power BI skills and ERP experience. A defense/energy sector background is plus.

Qualifications

• 12+ years cost engineering or project controls on major EPC/EPCM capital projects.
• 5+ years in lead or management role overseeing cost performance.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities; strong data interpretation.
• Experience with ERP/PPM platforms (EcoSys, SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Define and administer cost control requirements, coding structures, control accounts, reporting calendar, and governance procedures.
• Review contractor cost baselines, estimates, cash flow, contingency, and reconciliation to scope and WBS.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations on baseline acceptance, budget transfers, and forecast changes.
• Maintain traceability between approved scope, budget, commitments, actuals, accruals, changes, risks, and forecast outcomes.
• Oversee cost elements of change control from trend identification through approval and incorporation into baseline.
• Lead the PMC cost controls team, set review priorities, and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive data integrity across cost systems, ERP, procurement, schedule, and Power BI reporting.

Skills

Cost governance

Baseline assurance

Forecasting

Contractor oversight

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Construction/Finance)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

EcoSys

SAP/SAP ERP

Oracle / MS Dynamics

Job description

Cost Control Manager

JOB-10047941

Anticipated Start Date

December 7, 2026

Location

Huntsville, AL

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. Construction Quality Manager

Job Description

• Keeps Cost Governance & Baseline Assurance
  • Define and administer the client’s cost control requirements, coding structures, control accounts, reporting calendar, and governance procedures.
  • Review and challenge contractor cost baselines, estimates, cash flow, commitment plans, contingency, escalation, and reconciliation to approved scope and the project WBS.
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations to the client on baseline acceptance, budget transfers, use of contingency, and forecast changes.
  • Maintain traceability between approved scope, budget, commitments, actuals, accruals, changes, risks, and forecast outcomes.
• Contractor Oversight, Forecasting & Reporting
  • Validate contractor cost reports, commitments, accruals, value of work done, invoices, and forecasts against source evidence and contract requirements.
  • Develop an independent PMC Estimate at Completion and Cost to Complete, clearly distinguishing the contractor position from the PMC assessment.
  • Analyze variances, trends, productivity, quantities, procurement status, currency, escalation, and schedule impacts to identify emerging cost exposure.
  • Provide concise weekly and monthly insights, including decision requirements, prioritized actions, and credible mitigation options.
• Change, Risk & Commercial Support
  • Oversee the cost elements of change control from early trend identification through assessment, approval, and incorporation into the control baseline.
  • Review contractor change estimates, variations, claims, and commercial submissions for scope completeness, quantity basis, rates, productivity, schedule linkage, and risk allowance.
  • Integrate quantitative and qualitative risk information with contingency forecasting and report risk drawdown versus contingency consumption.
  • Support tender evaluations, contract exhibits, payment milestones, audits, and commercial negotiations with objective cost analysis.
• Systems, Data & PMC Leadership
  • Assure data integrity and reconciliation across cost systems, ERP, procurement, schedule, progress, change, risk, and Power BI reporting.
  • Lead the PMC cost controls team, set review priorities, assign package ownership, and maintain clear escalation protocols.
  • Act as the principal cost interface with the client, contractors, project management, commercial, finance, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Drive consistent procedures, lessons learned, benchmarking, and continuous improvement across the project or capital portfolio.

Skills Required

• 12+ years of cost engineering or project controls experience on major EPC/EPCM capital projects, including 5+ years in a lead or management role.
• Demonstrated PMC, owner’s team, consultant, or independent assurance experience overseeing contractor cost performance and advising senior project leadership.
• Strong command of budgeting, commitments, accruals, forecasting, EAC, cash flow, contingency, change control, earned value, and variance analysis.
• Ability to challenge contractor positions constructively, document independent recommendations, and communicate clearly with client and commercial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel capability and practical experience with Power BI and integrated cost/ERP systems.
• Professional credential such as AACE CCP/CEP, PMP, RICS, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with EcoSys, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable ERP/PPM platforms preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas, LNG, chemicals, power, energy transition, mining and minerals, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, or infrastructure preferred.
• Experience supporting claims avoidance, quantum assessment, JV governance, lender assurance, or independent project reviews preferred

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.