Remote Project Cost Controls Lead

Eaton Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division seeks a Project Cost Controls Specialist to drive cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement coordination for regional projects. The role supports Bill of Materials creation, equipment orders, and change-order reviews.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in cost controls and proficiency with Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and MS Office, plus PM software exposure (Primavera P6/MS Project).

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in project cost controls, project coordination, engineering, finance, accounting, estimating, procurement, or contract administration.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost tracking tools, including creation of project Cost Trackers from awarded project budgets, and provide ongoing cost analysis and estimate validation.
• Lead bi-weekly project financial review meetings and support project forecasting activities, including monthly regional forecasts and mid-month forecast updates.
• Support project execution through development of bills of materials, equipment order management, and coordination with Project Managers on project procurement activities.
• Collaborate with external vendors, Eaton manufacturing facilities, and service organizations to obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, and identify optimal project solutions.
• Review change order proposals for contractual compliance and support margin optimization efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor equipment orders and delivery schedules, providing order status updates and delivery forecasts during project review meetings.
• Support the preparation and submission of project documentation, including submittals, document control, and project closeout activities.
• Provide Bidman proposal support, process equipment order entry, and coordinate technical and commercial requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Manage intercompany warranty claims and provide ongoing administrative and operational support for project equipment orders.

Skills

Project cost controls

Project coordination

Engineering

Finance

Accounting

Estimating

Procurement

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Vista

Bidman

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Eaton Corporation’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division seeks a Project Cost Controls Specialist to drive cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement coordination for regional projects. The role supports Bill of Materials creation, equipment orders, and change-order reviews.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in cost controls and proficiency with Vista, Bidman, Oracle, and MS Office, plus PM software exposure (Primavera P6/MS Project).