Project Cost Controller
Houston, TX
Months
Pay : - / hr
JOB SUMMARY :
The Project Cost Controller is in charge of cost controlling and reporting for AMG capital projects ranging from $ to $ million. He / she reports functionally to the Project Managers and directly to the Project Controls Manager. The Project Cost Controller role is to ensure that projects achieve their goals related to cost by driving predictable financial performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Responsible for controlling and monitoring all project expenditures, monitor commitments / exposure, engineering hours and cash flow.
Establish and manage project budgets from inception to completion, ensuring all expenditures are tracked and aligned with financial goals
Monitor project progress and costs to identify potential variances and implement corrective actions proactively.
Support Project Managers with project change management with cost impacts, ensuring contract terms are followed. Steward the Change Management Process.
Analyze all additional charges or claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all potential projects costs are captured and properly recorded.
Attend project review meetings with stakeholders and support Project Manager to explain the project financial situation to management.
Actively contribute in development and global support of cost management and benchmarking tools as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
Verify invoices for consistency with the contract terms and authorizing for payments.
Monitoring contract budgets and expenditures and ensure compliance with best practices to avoid overrun.
Maintain and steward project folder with project related documents for quick reference
Maintain accurate and organized project financial records and documentation.
Focal point on document control activities on assigned projects
Lead monthly cost review meetings on assigned projects to identify and proactively escalate cost related issues
Coordinate with Accounting (Finance team) on cost related items on assigned projects.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
COMPUTER SKILLS :
CRITICAL SKILLS :
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Project Controller • Houston, TX