Onsite Project Controls Lead — Pharma Capital Expansion

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Controls Lead for an onsite contract in Clayton, NC, to oversee cost management on a major capital expansion and enhance project controls across the portfolio.

The role requires 8+ years in project controls, budgeting, forecasting, EAC, cost reporting, and strong analytical/communication skills to partner with PM, engineering, construction, and finance teams. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project controls, cost controls, project finance, or related disciplines supporting large-scale capital projects.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, earned value management, cost analysis, financial reporting, and change management.
• Experience supporting owner-side capital projects within pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, industrial, or construction environments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data and project performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost management activities including budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, cost reporting, and EAC development for a large capital project.
• Monitor overall project financial performance, analyze cost variances, track contingency utilization, and identify budget risks and mitigation opportunities.
• Partner with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, finance, and scheduling teams to ensure accurate project forecasting and cost tracking.
• Support change management efforts by evaluating cost impacts, incorporating approved scope changes, and maintaining project cost baselines.
• Assist in developing and standardizing project controls tools, reporting dashboards, templates, and best practices to improve visibility and consistency across projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Estimate-at-Completion (EAC)

Earned Value Management

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Controls Lead for an onsite contract in Clayton, NC, to oversee cost management on a major capital expansion and enhance project controls across the portfolio.

The role requires 8+ years in project controls, budgeting, forecasting, EAC, cost reporting, and strong analytical/communication skills to partner with PM, engineering, construction, and finance teams. Bachelor's degree preferred.