Cost Controller Engineer

The Weitz Company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Paid Time Off Provisions

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Des Moines, IA seeks a Cost Controller Engineer to help establish and manage a cost control system, ensuring deviations are analyzed and corrective actions tracked to keep projects within budget.

Relocation for future projects is possible; 6‑day work weeks may be required. Strong Excel and project control software skills are important for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control, finance, accounting, project coordination or related field.
• 2+ years ideal, but transferable experience welcomed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the project plan.
• Assist with earned value progress measurement.
• Assist in monitoring cost estimates, expenditures, forecasts, and trend analysis.
• Assist in maintaining cost data accuracy and issue corrective actions.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Interact with cross‑functional teams on project cost analysis.
• Assist with managing changes in project scope and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with the site team to ensure progress data accuracy.
• Assist in preparing cost reports and managing changes in Procore.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description:

EPI Power is hiring a Cost Controller Engineer to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for assisting with establishing and managing a cost control system to support the team’s decision-making process to complete the project within the approved budget. The Cost Controller Engineer will ensure any deviation from the budget is identified, analyzed, final impact is estimated, and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored. The ideal candidate is open to relocating for future project needs.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday – Saturday.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure compliance with the project plan
• Assist with earned value progress measurement
• Assist in monitoring project cost estimates, expenditures, forecasts, and trend analysis
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of cost data and detection of deficiencies within cost system, providing direction for corrective action
• Attend and participate in meetings
• Interact with a variety of individual across the organization in regard to project cost analysis
• Assist with managing changes in project scope, identifying potential crisis issues, and developing contingency plans that account for company contractual requirements
• Coordinate with the site team to ensure the accuracy of progress data
• Help the Project Controls Manager in preparing the cost report, MPSR report, and manage changes in Procore

What We’re Looking For:

Experience

• Experience in cost control, finance, accounting, project coordination, or a related field preferred
  (2+ years ideal, but we welcome applicants with relevant transferable experience.)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
  (Related experience may be considered in place of a degree.)

Skills

• Basic understanding of financial or budgeting concepts
• Ability to manage deadlines and work with project teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment

Technology

• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and general office software
• Ability to learn new software tools quickly
  (Experience with Bluebeam or Procore is a plus, not required.)

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

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