Project Cost Lead

Laveer Engineering; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

Wellness Programs including EAP

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Project Cost Lead to head advanced cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for complex programs. You will report to the Cost Manager and operate in a hybrid work environment at the Rock Hill location.

The role requires a strong background in finance or accounting and a minimum of 10+ years in cost analysis or project controls, with the ability to guide teams through budget decisions and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Lead and independently perform advanced cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for complex programs.
• Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls and financial discipline.
• Compile and interpret detailed accounting records to determine funding and resource requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and review of cost and budget reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Consult with managers and project teams to align budget adjustments with changes and priorities.
• Examine budget estimates for accuracy and adherence to procedures; recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Cost management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related discipline

Job description

Requisition Number: 32162

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Rock Hill, SC, US, 29730

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As a Project Cost Lead, you will lead complex cost management and financial analysis activities for projects. You will apply deep cost expertise and broad business knowledge to support decision‑making, optimize financial performance, and address complex, non‑standard issues. You will be an important contributor in critical environments and may provide team leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance.

You will report to the Cost Manager and be located at the Rock Hill location and can work in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and independently perform advanced cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for complex programs.


• Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls and financial discipline.


• Compile and interpret detailed accounting records and financial data to determine funding and resource requirements.


• Direct the preparation and review of cost and budget reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and regulations.


• Consult with managers and project team members to ensure budget adjustments align with approved program changes and evolving priorities.


• Examine budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to procedures; recommend corrective actions as needed.


• Interpret budget directives and recommend or implement policies and best practices to perform those directives.


• Align appropriations for specific programs with broader funding allocations, including contingency and emergency funding needs.


• Perform advanced cost‑benefit and financial analyses to compare operating scenarios, evaluate funding requests, and assess alternative approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.


• 10 plus years of relevant cost analysis, finance, accounting, or Project Controls experience.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $116,800 to $146,000.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options


• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members


• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement


• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays


• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance


• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers


• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service


• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

• Safety and Quality


• Integrity and Trust


• Customer Focus and Innovation


• Speed and Passion to Win


• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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