Senior Cost Controls Lead for Energy Projects

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls Cost Analyst to provide expert cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale energy projects. You will develop cost control systems, prepare budgets and forecasts, and deliver timely financial summaries to executives.

You will lead a team of junior analysts, maintain WBS/CBS structures, and collaborate with PMs, engineers, procurement, and accounting to meet cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 8–10 years in project controls focusing on cost analysis and forecasting in energy/heavy industry.
• Proven lead experience on multi-million dollar projects.
• Expert in Primavera P6, EcoSys or similar enterprise PM systems.
• Advanced Excel with pivot tables and data visualization.
• GAAP and cost accounting knowledge.
• PMP or AACE CCP/EVP certification desirable.
• Experience with SAP ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems and procedures.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts with variance analysis.
• Conduct cost variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Produce cost reports, progress reports, and financial summaries for management.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, procurement, and accounting on cost objectives.
• Lead and mentor junior cost analysts in cost control methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project WBS and CBS.
• Review invoices, change orders, and subcontracts for cost accuracy.
• Utilize project controls software to analyze cost data.
• Participate in project reviews and risk assessment meetings with financial insights.

Skills

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

SAP

Excel (Pivot, formulas)

Job description

Primoris Services Corporation is seeking a Lead Project Controls Cost Analyst to provide expert cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale energy projects. You will develop cost control systems, prepare budgets and forecasts, and deliver timely financial summaries to executives.

You will lead a team of junior analysts, maintain WBS/CBS structures, and collaborate with PMs, engineers, procurement, and accounting to meet cost objectives.