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Cost Controller

Power Engineers

The Role

Overview

Assist cost control manager with budgeting, tracking, reporting and change management.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost management
  • cost estimating
  • budget monitoring
  • report generation
  • invoice processing
  • change management

Tasks

-Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates, and report generation. -Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests under the direction of senior project controls staff. -Monitor contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues for review and resolution. -Assist with the preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with the finance team. -Generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and Program Management Office (PMO). -Assist in the review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status to ensure alignment with contractual and financial requirements. -Assist in the preparation of memos, presentations, and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables, and financial summaries. -Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements. -Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders. -Coordinate with internal teams such as Finance, Budget, and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness. -Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations. -Assist in the development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking. -Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations to the Cost Control Manager and Program Manager. -Support the Cost Control Manager in the day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities.

Requirements

  • pmp
  • financial controls
  • excel
  • powerpoint
  • adobe design
  • ba/bs

What You Bring

-Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables -Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills -7+ years’ experience in Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals -Project Management experience, PMP preferred -Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients -BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting -Power or Construction industry experience preferred -Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment -Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders -Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher -Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables -Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment -Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

-New Dads and Moms Benefit program -Gender affirming care -Fertility Benefits -Vacation/Paid Sick Leave -Telehealth Benefit covers all providers -Maternity and Paternity Leave -Paid Holidays -Voluntary Life Insurance

The Company

About Power Engineers

-The company’s expertise spans across a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial engineering. -They work on projects ranging from power generation to water treatment, requiring technical prowess and creative problem-solving. -Their diverse portfolio includes renewable energy initiatives, utilities infrastructure, and industrial facilities. -They are known for a collaborative approach, optimizing solutions for complex challenges alongside clients. -POWER Engineers has become a trusted partner for many large-scale organizations and government entities. -With continuous growth, they have expanded to include a global footprint of projects.

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