Senior Cost Controller – EPC Project Estimation

Aquatech International LLC; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech International LLC, Canonsburg, PA, seeks a full-time Cost Supervisor to lead budgeting, cost control, and reporting for EPC and design-build projects. Strong Excel, SAP, and EVM skills are required to track costs, analyze variances, and support forecasts.

The role involves coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and timely closeout activities. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in cost control are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Accounting, Cost Control, Project Finance, or EPC project support experience.
• Experience supporting EPC, industrial, water treatment, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Proficient in SAP (Project Systems preferred).
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and analyze project costs, commitments, accruals, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Review purchase orders, vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and change orders for cost accuracy and proper project coding.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial performance summaries for Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Monitor project labor, material, equipment, and subcontract costs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support project managers with forecasting estimates at completion (EAC), estimates to complete (ETC), and cash flow projections.
• Ensure accurate recording and allocation of project costs within SAP and other project accounting systems.
• Compile and reconcile actual cost data against project budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain project cost controls and financial tracking tools for EPC and design-build projects.
• Track committed costs and compare actual expenditures against budgeted values.
• Assist with project closeout activities, including final cost reconciliation, accrual reviews, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Analyze and report on project profitability, gross margin performance, and forecasted financial outcomes.
• Support change management processes by evaluating the financial impact of changes, claims, and scope adjustments.
• Participate in monthly project review meetings and provide financial insights on project performance.

Skills

Excel proficient

SAP Project Systems

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

RS Means

Sage (Timberline)

ASPEN Estimating

Job description

Aquatech International LLC, Canonsburg, PA, seeks a full-time Cost Supervisor to lead budgeting, cost control, and reporting for EPC and design-build projects. Strong Excel, SAP, and EVM skills are required to track costs, analyze variances, and support forecasts.

The role involves coordinating with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and timely closeout activities. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in cost control are preferred.