Cost Lead - Project Controls

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Project Controls – Cost Lead to support large-scale capital projects. This role involves developing cost control systems, financial planning, and aligning project management with finance teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and cost management software. This position contributes to advanced cost management practices in complex projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project cost control.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or financial systems.
• Proficiency with cost management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management for capital projects.
• Develop cost tracking and reporting tools.
• Implement and maintain cost management systems.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Ares Prism

EcoSys

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Controls – Cost Lead to support large-scale capital projects by developing and implementing cost control systems and processes. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting across multiple projects, ensuring transparency and alignment between project management and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management for capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Develop cost tracking and reporting tools, ensuring accurate data sharing across project and finance teams.
• Implement and maintain cost management systems (such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar) and ensure alignment with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Monitor project disbursements, purchasing activity, and equipment commissioning for accurate financial recognition.
• Provide executive-level dashboards and KPIs for project performance and earned value tracking.
• Partner with project managers, finance, and accounting to ensure compliance with capital project standards.
• Support lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement in cost management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in project cost control, ideally within capital-intensive industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or financial systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency with cost management software such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of large, complex capital projects while shaping best-in-class cost management practices.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to [e-mail].