Senior Onsite Project Controls Lead - Capital Projects

Piper Companies; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Controls Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization on an onsite contract in Clayton, NC. The role focuses on overseeing cost management for a major capital expansion, implementing standardized controls, and delivering accurate cost forecasts and EACs.

You will collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and finance teams to ensure visibility, consistency, and strong governance across the portfolio, while

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project controls for large-scale capital projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, EVM, cost analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with pharma/biotech manufacturing or construction environments.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost management: budgeting, forecasting, accrual tracking, cost reporting, and EAC development for a large capital project.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze cost variances, track contingency utilization, and identify budget risks and mitigation opportunities.
• Partner with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, finance, and scheduling teams to ensure accurate forecasting and cost tracking.
• Support change management by evaluating cost impacts, incorporating scope changes, and maintaining cost baselines.
• Assist in developing and standardizing project controls tools, dashboards, templates, and best practices for visibility and consistency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Cost Analysis

Financial Reporting

Change Management

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Controls Lead to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization on an onsite contract in Clayton, NC. The role focuses on overseeing cost management for a major capital expansion, implementing standardized controls, and delivering accurate cost forecasts and EACs.

You will collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, procurement, and finance teams to ensure visibility, consistency, and strong governance across the portfolio, while