Senior Cost Controller — Energy Projects & Forecasting

Hegarty Business Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with 100% vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Cost Control Specialist/Cost Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead cost tracking, accruals, forecasts, and budgeting for capital projects. You will coordinate with project teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost reporting and timely change order processing.

Strong Excel skills and 5+ years in cost management are required. The role offers full-time employment in a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence project financial strategies and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5+ years of experience in project controls/cost management.
• Energy sector project experience preferred.
• Intermediate-Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze project costs, including budgets, commitments, expenditures, accruals, and forecasts.
• Prepare and manage monthly accruals ensuring costs are recorded and forecasted with project teams and vendors.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and variance explanations, highlighting cost drivers, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate monthly forecasting reviews with project managers and discipline leads to validate remaining work and forecast assumptions.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders; monitor commitments and validate invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Facilitate evaluation and processing of change orders and funding requests.
• Support capital project closeout activities including final cost reporting and asset placement into service.
• Assist with the annual capital budgeting process.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Cost Control Specialist/Cost Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead cost tracking, accruals, forecasts, and budgeting for capital projects. You will coordinate with project teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost reporting and timely change order processing.

Strong Excel skills and 5+ years in cost management are required. The role offers full-time employment in a collaborative environment with opportunities to influence project financial strategies and asset