Project Cost Controller

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a Project Cost Controller with a finance, budgeting and project reporting background. You will focus on budgets, manage actuals against original plans, and cost-to-come, in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Key responsibilities include forecasting from sales handover, cost control, variance analysis, and preparing proposals. Collaboration across departments and ongoing professional development are emphasized within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in project controls, finance, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Government Contracting is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with MS Excel, Access, Word, Project, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Creation of initial project forecast from participation in the Sales to Contract Execution handover.
• Perform complex tasks in project estimating, change documentation, and cost control.
• Monthly and quarterly forecast preparation: reconciling budget versus actuals and analyzing variances, risks, and opportunity tracking.
• Report to portfolio level on forecast variances and manage changes to cost on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Analyze and track change requests/variation orders received from customers.
• Assist with sales planning and billings to customers.
• Manage multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $100MM+.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets/forecasts and review actual performance.
• Preparation of proposal and claim packages.
• Representing the Project Manager in their absence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

MS Excel

Communication

Teamwork

SAP

Government contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Access

Word

Project

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Cost Controller with a background in Finance, Budgeting and project financial reporting. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on budgets, managing actuals against original budget plans and cost to come. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to tackle challenging tasks and grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Creation of initial project forecast from participation in the Sales to Contract Execution handover
• Perform complex tasks in project estimating, change documentation, and cost control
• Monthly and quarterly forecast preparation: reconciling budget versus actuals and analyzing variances, risks, and opportunity tracking
• Report to portfolio level on forecast variances and manage changes to cost on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Analyze and track change requests/variation orders received from customers
• Assist with sales planning and billings to customers
• Manage multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $100MM+
• Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets/forecasts and review actual performance.
• Preparation of proposal and claim packages
• Representing the Project Manager in their absence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in project controls, finance, and budgeting
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial data interpretation
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in Government Contracting is a plus
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel (MS Excel, Access, Word, Project, SAP)

Join our team and leverage your expertise to drive successful project outcomes and efficient financial operations. While this role involves managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, Andritz provides robust support through our collaborative team culture and continuous professional development.

Do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

What do we offer?

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro has:

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide