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The Principal Cost Controls Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices to improve cost and schedule, solving complex cost management problems independently. This role requires in-depth expertise in costing and broad knowledge of the costing discipline within the project controls function, with potential to guide junior personnel. Key responsibilities include implementing project controls systems, leading the project controls team on large EPC projects, supporting WBS development, analyzing cost forecasting, and leading monthly forecast reviews. The specialist will also supervise and train junior personnel, lead progress measurement and change management efforts, and manage client relations. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred, along with over 10 years of experience in Project Controls, specifically in large-scale mega-projects in Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction. Proficiency in EVM, project planning, risk analysis, progress measurement, and Microsoft Office are essential.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management and over 10 years of experience in Project Controls, specifically on large-scale mega-projects in Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction. Must be highly competent in critical project management concepts like EVM, project planning, risk analysis, progress measurement, and experienced in Microsoft Office. Experience in Cost and Schedule with a focus on Cost Management is essential.
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Job Overview:
The Principal Cost Controls Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices to improve cost and schedule. They will be tasked with solving complex cost management problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Cost Controls Specialist may be required to guide junior personnel. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in costing and broad knowledge of the costing discipline within the project controls function.