Cost Controller - Geothermal Drilling Project

Pyramid Consulting; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks a Cost Controller for a Geothermal Drilling Project in The Woodlands, TX. This is a 6-month contract with potential for long-term opportunities.

You will monitor expenditures, prepare cost reports, manage earned value, and coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting. The ideal candidate has a finance-related degree and at least five years in cost control for drilling or major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of cost control and project controls experience in drilling, oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting project management functions, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, scheduling tools, cost management systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of drilling operations and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, and earned value metrics.
• Track drilling, equipment, contractor, and material costs.
• Analyze budget and schedule variances and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement activities.
• Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and project performance analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers to integrate cost and schedule information for management reporting.
• Support change management and evaluate cost impacts of scope changes.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Maintain cost control systems and project financial records.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Forecasting

EVM (Earned Value Management)

Project reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business

Tools

Scheduling tools

Cost management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Cost Controller - Geothermal Drilling Project. This is a 06 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in TheWoodlands, TX (Onsite).

Job ID:26-27938

Pay Range: $80/hr - $85/hour.

Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, and earned value metrics.
• Track drilling, equipment, contractor, and material costs.
• Analyze budget and schedule variancesand provide recommendations for cost optimization.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement activities.
• Develop andmaintainEarned Value Management (EVM) reporting and project performance analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers to integrate cost and schedule information for management reporting.
• Support change management and evaluate cost impacts of scope changes.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to ensureaccuratecost allocation and reporting.
• Maintain cost control systems and project financial records.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of cost control and projectcontrolsexperience in drilling, oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting project management functions, scheduling, and progress reporting.
• Proficiencyin Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, project scheduling tools, cost management systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of drilling operations and project controls isrequired.

Our client is a leading Oil & Gas Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.