Project Cost Controller

Amoria Bond; North Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) seeks a Senior Projects Cost Analyst to support high-value capital generation programs, including forecasting, cost management, and KPI reporting. You will collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance stakeholders to deliver robust cost baselines and insights.

The role emphasizes interfacing with EPC contractors, reviewing invoices, and applying risk and contingency analyses using ERP and reporting tools like SAP, Cognos,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience supporting utility or large capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost forecasting, budgeting, and commercial contracts.
• Experience reviewing EPC contractor costs and change management.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with ERP and reporting platforms such as SAP, Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Oracle, EcoSys, or similar.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration within capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects from development through execution.
• Develop and maintain project cost baselines and forecasts.
• Monitor project budgets, accruals, cash flow, and spending.
• Review EPC contractor invoices, change orders, and payment milestones.
• Perform cost variance, contingency, and risk analysis.
• Produce monthly KPI and project performance reports.
• Partner with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance stakeholders.
• Leverage tools including Power BI, Cognos, Maximo, ERP systems, and cost management software to drive project insights.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budgeting

Project controls

Risk analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/PM/Construction Management (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Oracle

EcoSys

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting (CMC) is a specialist consultancy delivering engineering and project professionals to leading utility and energy companies across North America.

We\'re looking for a Senior Projects Cost Analyst to support major capital generation projects valued at $500M+. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programs while developing your expertise in project controls, forecasting, and cost management.

What You'll Do

• Support capital projects from development through execution.
• Develop and maintain project cost baselines and forecasts.
• Monitor project budgets, accruals, cash flow, and spending.
• Review EPC contractor invoices, change orders, and payment milestones.
• Perform cost variance, contingency, and risk analysis.
• Produce monthly KPI and project performance reports.
• Partner with project managers, engineering teams, contractors, and finance stakeholders.
• Leverage tools including Power BI, Cognos, Maximo, ERP systems, and cost management software to drive project insights.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting utility or large capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost forecasting, budgeting, and commercial contracts.
• Experience reviewing EPC contractor costs and change management.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with ERP and reporting platforms such as SAP, Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, Oracle, EcoSys, or similar.
• Understanding of cost, schedule, and risk integration within capital projects.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting power generation or utility capital projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments supporting large infrastructure programs.
• AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) is a plus.

Why Join CMC?

• Work on industry-leading utility infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to support multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
• Competitive compensation.
• Long-term consulting opportunities with leading energy clients.
• Join a specialist consultancy focused exclusively on the utilities and energy sector.