Cost Controller – EPCM Projects

BBA Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program for regular employees

Group insurance plan from the first day of employment

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Statutory holidays

Premium for employee referrals

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona is actively seeking a Cost Controller to ensure financial transparency and cost efficiency in major engineering projects. You will support project teams in managing budgets and forecasts, and conduct financial reporting to track progress and variances.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or finance, more than five years of relevant experience, and proficiency in cost-control tools. BBA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Over five years of relevant experience in cost control on EPCM or capital projects.
• Solid understanding of project control principles and industry best practices.
• Experience in mining, energy or heavy industry sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control systems for project budget performance.
• Support project estimates, cost risk analysis and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with procurement to track committed costs and invoice progress.

Skills

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in cost-control software

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or a related field

Tools

Excel

Prism

EcoSys

SAP

Job description

Overview

As a Cost Controller you’ll play a critical role in the successful delivery of major engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) projects. Working closely with project managers, planners and clients you will help ensure financial transparency, cost efficiency and control across all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control systems to monitor budget performance across engineering, procurement and construction workstreams
• Collaborate with project teams to establish and manage cost baselines, forecasts and change management processes
• Support project estimates, cost risk analysis, cash flow modelling and financial reporting
• Track actual vs. budgeted costs, identify variances and proactively recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with procurement and contract administration to track committed costs and invoice progress
• Produce periodic cost reports tailored to client and project needs, including earned value management when applicable
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost engineering and control practices at BBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance or a related field
• More than five years of relevant experience in cost control on EPCM or capital projects
• Solid knowledge of project control principles, project life cycles and industry best practices
• Proficiency in cost-control software and tools (e.g., Excel, Prism, EcoSys, SAP or similar)
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Asset: experience carrying out these functions on projects in the mining, energy or heavy industry sectors
• Asset: experience carrying out these functions on international projects

Benefits

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals