Senior Cost Control Lead - Power Gen EPC

PIC Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PIC Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Control Lead for a large-scale power generation project in Dallas, TX.

This role oversees cost reporting, forecasts, and budget management, collaborating across project management, engineering, construction, and commercial teams to protect the project budget. The ideal candidate has extensive EPC cost control experience, is proficient with Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and advanced Excel, and can lead cost reviews, EACs, and contingency management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cost control experience supporting large-scale capital construction, engineering, or EPC projects.
• 5+ years representing an owner in cost oversight of an EPC contractor under a lump-sum contract.
• Strong experience with cost reporting, forecasting, earned value management, variance analysis, and change management.
• Proficiency with cost management systems, advanced Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and Procore. Power generation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for reporting and analysis, with the ability to independently verify outputs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive project cost reports, including budgets, commitments, actual expenditures, accruals, and forecasts.
• Monitor project cost performance, perform variance analysis, and identify potential cost overruns or emerging financial risks.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, including estimates at completion (EAC), using earned value analysis and project performance data.
• Evaluate contractor change requests, quantify potential cost impacts, and support change management and commercial reviews.
• Track project contingency utilization, monitor cost trends, and provide recommendations to support effective budget management.
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and commercial teams to maintain accurate and timely cost information.
• Prepare regular cost reports, financial summaries, and presentations for project leadership and executive management.

Skills

Cost control principles

Earned value management

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Change orders evaluation

Contingency utilization

AI reporting tools

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Construction Management/ Finance/ Business Administration

10+ years cost control experience

Power generation experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

PIC Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cost Control Lead for a large-scale power generation project in Dallas, TX.

This role oversees cost reporting, forecasts, and budget management, collaborating across project management, engineering, construction, and commercial teams to protect the project budget. The ideal candidate has extensive EPC cost control experience, is proficient with Procore, Bluebeam Revu, and advanced Excel, and can lead cost reviews, EACs, and contingency management.