Cost Controller Engineer

Weitz; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

EPI Power, LLC, a Weitz Company subsidiary, is hiring a Cost Controller Engineer to help establish and manage a cost control system to keep projects within budget. This role will identify deviations, analyze impact, and monitor corrective actions. The ideal candidate is open to relocation for future project needs.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week and coordination with site teams and project stakeholders to ensure cost accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control, finance, accounting, or project coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience considered in place of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the project plan.
• Assist with earned value progress measurement.
• Monitor project cost estimates, expenditures, forecasts, and trend analysis.
• Maintain accuracy of cost data and identify deficiencies; propose corrective action.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization on project cost analysis.
• Support changes in project scope and contingency planning per contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the site team to ensure progress data accuracy.
• Assist the Project Controls Manager with cost reporting and Procore changes.

Skills

Budgeting concepts

Cost control

Financial analysis

Deadline management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

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, typically Monday – Saturday.

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-basedsubsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicablestate and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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