Cost Control Manager

QCS Staffing; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical client is seeking a Cost Control Manager for a large-scale greenfield capital project in Ohio. The ideal candidate will establish and manage cost control frameworks while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure cost governance. This 12-month contract position requires extensive experience in managing budgets on significant CAPEX projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control on large-scale CAPEX projects ($300M+).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and project financial workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project control budget and cost control framework.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Lead change management process—tracking change orders and analyzing cost impact.

Skills

Cost Control

Variance Analysis

Budget Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

EcoSys

Prism

Job description

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Cost Control Manager - US, Ohio - 12 Month Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Control Manager to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the project control budget and cost control framework.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis in alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and EPCM partners to ensure consistent and transparent cost governance.
• Monitor commitments, actuals, and cash flow across all workstreams, including engineering, construction, and CQV.
• Lead the change management process—tracking change orders, analyzing cost impact, and supporting value engineering efforts.
• Validate purchase requisitions, contract values, and invoices to ensure alignment with budget and project controls.
• Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and ensure integration with financial systems such as SAP.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in final cost reconciliation and project closeout to support asset capitalization.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Extensive experience in cost control on large-scale CAPEX projects ($300M+), preferably within pharmaceutical or specialty chemical environments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, vendor invoicing, and project financial workflows.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SAP, and cost control/reporting software (e.g., EcoSys, Prism, or similar).
• Experience supporting both Owner-side and EPCM projects.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

If this role is of interest, please apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

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