Geothermal Drilling Cost Controller – 6-Month Onsite Contract

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

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.