Ellaway Blues Consulting
Cost Lead - Project Controls
Ellaway Blues Consulting, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
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Overview
We are seeking a
Project Controls – Cost Lead
to support large-scale capital projects by developing and implementing cost control systems and processes. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting across multiple projects, ensuring transparency and alignment between project management and finance teams. Key Responsibilities
Lead cost management for capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting. Develop cost tracking and reporting tools, ensuring accurate data sharing across project and finance teams. Implement and maintain cost management systems (such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar) and ensure alignment with ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Monitor project disbursements, purchasing activity, and equipment commissioning for accurate financial recognition. Provide executive-level dashboards and KPIs for project performance and earned value tracking. Partner with project managers, finance, and accounting to ensure compliance with capital project standards. Support lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement in cost management processes. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field. 3–5 years of progressive experience in project cost control, ideally within capital-intensive industrial projects. Hands-on experience with ERP or financial systems (SAP preferred). Proficiency with cost management software such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar. Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting skills. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of large, complex capital projects while shaping best-in-class cost management practices. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Samantha@ellawayblues.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Analyst, Management, and Manufacturing Industries
Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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We are seeking a
Project Controls – Cost Lead
to support large-scale capital projects by developing and implementing cost control systems and processes. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting across multiple projects, ensuring transparency and alignment between project management and finance teams. Key Responsibilities
Lead cost management for capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting. Develop cost tracking and reporting tools, ensuring accurate data sharing across project and finance teams. Implement and maintain cost management systems (such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar) and ensure alignment with ERP systems (e.g., SAP). Monitor project disbursements, purchasing activity, and equipment commissioning for accurate financial recognition. Provide executive-level dashboards and KPIs for project performance and earned value tracking. Partner with project managers, finance, and accounting to ensure compliance with capital project standards. Support lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement in cost management processes. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field. 3–5 years of progressive experience in project cost control, ideally within capital-intensive industrial projects. Hands-on experience with ERP or financial systems (SAP preferred). Proficiency with cost management software such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar. Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting skills. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of large, complex capital projects while shaping best-in-class cost management practices. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to Samantha@ellawayblues.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Analyst, Management, and Manufacturing Industries
Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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