Senior EPC Project Controller

Ramboll; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is looking for a Senior EPC Project Controller in Charlotte, NC. This role involves leading project controls for complex Engineering and EPCM projects, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and compliance with client requirements. You will establish cost, schedule, and earned value baselines while coordinating with multiple teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and at least 7 years of experience in project controls. The salary range is $97,000 - $122,000 annually, based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis within EPC or EPCM environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a senior project controls advisor within integrated project teams.
• Proficiency with earned value management and strong understanding of cost control and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and earned value baselines.
• Develop Earned Value Management processes and conduct variance reporting.
• Manage project change control and support contract administration activities.

Skills

Project controls

Cost engineering

Financial analysis

Earned value management

Scheduling

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

Preferred locations: Charlotte NC, Syracuse NY, Atlanta GA, Tampa FL, Houston TX

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior EPC Project Controller reports directly to the Project Leadership team, serving as a pivotal leader in the delivery of project controls for complex Engineering only and EPCM projects. This position provides essential subject matter expertise and strategic advisory, guiding all aspects of project control, including cost, schedule, and performance management, to ensure robust governance, forecast credibility, and compliance with contractual and client requirements. As a key member of the team, the Senior EPC Project Controller champions data-driven decision-making, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and implements best practices in earned value management and change control. By collaborating closely with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction functions, the role drives alignment and consistency across project controls, contributing to the successful execution and delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, validate, and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and earned value baselines aligned with contractual and client requirements.
• Develop and operate Earned Value Management processes, including SPI/CPI analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Provide independent challenge of forecasts, trends, and productivity assumptions to ensure reliable Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reporting.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate procurement commitments, cash flow forecasts, and accruals into project financial controls and reporting.
• Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment across project controls.
• Establish and oversee physical progress measurement methodologies in coordination with construction and field teams.
• Manage project change control, including quantification of cost and schedule impacts for internal and client reporting.
• Support contract administration activities, including change management, risk events, and claims avoidance or substantiation.
• Develop dashboards, progress reports, and KPI scorecards for leadership and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll’s project governance standards, financial controls, and client requirements.
• Serve as a project controls subject matter expert, mentoring project staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What Success Looks Like in 12–18 Months

Project leadership has confidence in cost and schedule forecasts, with transparent and reliable EAC reporting supporting decision-making. Integrated cost, schedule, procurement, and construction progress baselines are fully established and consistently maintained. Earned value and performance reporting processes are operating smoothly with actionable variance and trend analysis. Procurement commitments, cash flow forecasts, and accruals are accurately reflected and aligned with contract requirements. Change and risk impacts are quantified promptly and support effective contract administration and client reporting. Construction progress measurement methodologies are validated and trusted by project teams and leadership. The Project Controller is recognized as a trusted advisor to the Project Manager and client. Project control systems, data quality, and standards show measurable improvement through continuous improvement and mentoring.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

7+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis within EPC or EPCM environments.

Demonstrated experience operating as a senior project controls advisor within integrated project teams.

Strong understanding of earned value management, cost control, scheduling, and change management.

Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and enterprise financial systems.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred certifications: PMP, AACE (EVP/CEP/CCE), or CPA.

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $97,000 - $122,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.