Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Hybrid, Tuesday & Wednesday in office
The Project Cost Controller is in charge of cost controlling and reporting for AMG capital projects ranging from $1 to $30 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years experience in project cost estimating and cost control role in petrochemicals, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure or nuclear industry or similar construction industry
• Experience in document control
• Top 3 MUST Have skills:
• Cost Estimating
• Cost Control
• Document Control

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of Google Kite and Google suites (Sheets, Document, presentation)
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong SAP or similar ERP software skills
• Experience in either the Industrial Gas industry or Construction industry is highly desirable

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines - Strong analytical & organization skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Always act with personal integrity and transparency
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Give and welcome feedback to team members and management
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to team member’s views
• Proactive
• Punctuality and professionalism
• Autonomy and self-initiative to proactively gather necessary information from cross-functional sources
• Knowledge of contract law and regulations

Cost Estimating and Control

• 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.

Document Control

• 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

Communication and Liaison:

• 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.