Senior Cost Controller — Utility Projects, New Orleans

EDG; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG is seeking a Sr. Cost Control Specialist in New Orleans, LA, to support large utility projects. You will validate and report project costs, incorporate approved changes, and provide forecasts for assigned projects.

You will collaborate with accounting to reconcile invoices, create capital budgets and forecasts, and produce variance explanations while maintaining rigorous cost controls across multiple sites and schedules.

Qualifications

• Requires High-School Diploma or Equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a project cost analyst or similar role.
• Working knowledge of cost control software and the ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with project and discipline personnel to prepare cost expectations and tracking tools.
• Understand project documents for cost control plans and reports.
• Ensure integrity of accounting information and provide analytical services for utility projects.
• Monitor, maintain and report on capital budgets, project cost, and variance explanations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Communication skills

Travel to client sites

Education

High-School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Cost control software

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDG is seeking a Sr. Cost Control Specialist in New Orleans, LA, to support large utility projects. You will validate and report project costs, incorporate approved changes, and provide forecasts for assigned projects.

You will collaborate with accounting to reconcile invoices, create capital budgets and forecasts, and produce variance explanations while maintaining rigorous cost controls across multiple sites and schedules.