PCO Program Cost Lead

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd is seeking a PCO Program Cost Lead for a 12-month contract in Ohio, collaborating on an innovative pharmaceutical project. In this role, you will consolidate project cost data, review forecasts, and monitor contingency drawdown.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in cost management and forecasting for large capital projects, as well as proficiency in Oracle Unifier or similar systems. Join us to contribute to this transformative initiative.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost control, cost management, and financial analysis on large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of EAC, ETC, commitments, and contingency management.
• Ability to independently review and challenge project cost forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate project cost data into a single program-level view.
• Review and challenge project-level cost forecasts and assumptions.
• Monitor contingency drawdown and ensure alignment with risk exposure.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

PCO Program Cost Lead – US, Ohio – 12‑Month Contract

Be part of a next‑generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new‑build facility in Ohio, a multi‑billion‑dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a PCO Program Cost Lead to join the team and help deliver this world‑class program.

What you’ll do:

• Consolidate project cost data into a single program‑level view of budget, forecast, estimate at completion, commitments, actuals, contingency and funding position.
• Review and challenge project‑level cost forecasts, assumptions, estimate‑to‑complete positions and variance drivers to ensure consistency and credibility.
• Monitor contingency drawdown and ensure alignment with program‑level risk exposure, approved governance and forecast confidence.
• Identify cross‑project cost trends, systemic issues, recurring cost drivers, funding risks and potential overruns.
• Interface with Project Controls Leads to ensure cost data submissions are complete, validated, consistent and aligned with program reporting requirements before PMO consolidation.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience in cost control, cost management, forecasting and financial analysis on large capital projects.
• Experience working in program‑level or multi‑project cost consolidation and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of EAC, ETC, variance analysis, commitments, contingency management, cash flow, funding requirements and forecast confidence.
• Ability to independently review and challenge project cost forecasts, assumptions and variance explanations.
• Experience integrating cost data with schedule, risk and change information.
• Experience with Oracle Unifier or equivalent cost management systems.