Senior Cost Controller — EPC Projects (Hybrid/Travel)

S&B; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

S&B is seeking a Senior Cost Specialist to lead cost management for large EPC/Alliance projects. You will serve as the cost controls subject matter expert, forecasting costs, assessing risk, and ensuring financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a four-year technical degree, 12 years EPC/Alliance cost control experience, and strong leadership with proven stakeholder reporting. Travel to field sites across the Southern United States is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of EPC/Alliance cost control experience with major projects.
• Expertise in cost control methodologies, forecasting, and risk analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in cost management and ERP systems (EcoSys, Prism, Oracle, Omega 365, SAP).
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead cost control strategies for major EPC projects.
• Ensure forecasts align with schedule, scope, and risk.
• Oversee budgets, cost trending, and KPIs.
• Advise management on cost risks and opportunities.
• Manage change control and financial impact of variations.
• Produce executive cost reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Coach and develop cost specialists.
• Contribute to company-wide project controls standards.
• Supervise 1-5 cost control staff.

Skills

Cost control & forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Finance or related field

Tools

EcoSys

Prism

Oracle

Omega 365

SAP

Job description

S&B is seeking a Senior Cost Specialist to lead cost management for large EPC/Alliance projects. You will serve as the cost controls subject matter expert, forecasting costs, assessing risk, and ensuring financial integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a four-year technical degree, 12 years EPC/Alliance cost control experience, and strong leadership with proven stakeholder reporting. Travel to field sites across the Southern United States is expected.