Senior EPC Project Controls Lead – Cost, Schedule & EV

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

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior EPC Project Controller to lead project controls for complex EPC and EPCM projects. You will govern cost, schedule, and performance management, ensuring robust governance and credible forecasts.

You will collaborate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align controls, drive earned value, and manage change. You will mentor staff and contribute to continuous improvement.

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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Earned value

Cost control

Scheduling

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Enterprise financial systems

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Senior EPC Project Controller to lead project controls for complex EPC and EPCM projects. You will govern cost, schedule, and performance management, ensuring robust governance and credible forecasts.

You will collaborate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align controls, drive earned value, and manage change. You will mentor staff and contribute to continuous improvement.