Senior Project Cost Controller

Hayden Industrial; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, seeks a Project Cost Manager to oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across projects. You will coordinate with project managers, finance, supply chain, and stakeholders to keep projects within budgets and optimize financial performance.

Responsibilities include leading cost control activities, developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing cost reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project cost control, project finance, or project controls.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project cost control activities.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures and commitments against approved budgets.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost performance reports for management.
• Oversee invoice verification, cost coding, and budget allocations.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, sales, and finance.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and project control procedures.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource forecasting.
• Review change orders and contract variations for cost impact.
• Manage and mentor cost controlling team members.
• Assist with audits and financial closeout processes.
• Improve cost control systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Glovia ERP

MS Office

Job description

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, seeks a Project Cost Manager to oversee cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across projects. You will coordinate with project managers, finance, supply chain, and stakeholders to keep projects within budgets and optimize financial performance.

Responsibilities include leading cost control activities, developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and preparing cost reports.