Cost Controller - Capital Projects & Forecasting

Hargrove-Engineers-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking a Cost Manager in Richmond, VA to oversee cost control across capital and maintenance projects. You will forecast budgets, monitor expenditures, and report financial status to leadership, coordinating with project managers, contractors, and accounting teams.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, variance mitigation, and support for earned value management within industrial environments. Strong Excel and project controls software experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in project controls or cost management.
• Experience with SAP, Primavera, Power BI, EcoSys or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Identify cost variances and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and dashboards for management review.
• Validate contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor cost commitments and forecast impacts to project funding.
• Support earned value management and project performance measurement.

Skills

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Budget management

Financial analysis

Excel

Earned value management

SAP

Primavera

Power BI

EcoSys

Invoice validation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Business

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Power BI

EcoSys

Job description

Hargrove is seeking a Cost Manager in Richmond, VA to oversee cost control across capital and maintenance projects. You will forecast budgets, monitor expenditures, and report financial status to leadership, coordinating with project managers, contractors, and accounting teams.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, variance mitigation, and support for earned value management within industrial environments. Strong Excel and project controls software experience are required.