Project Controls - Cost

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Technical Source

Project Controls - Cost

Wilson, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Technical Source is seeking Senior Project Controls / Cost Controls professional to support a large-scale, regulated biotech / biologics capital program in Eastern NC. This role is fully onsite and embedded within the project controls team, with direct accountability for cost accuracy, field verification, forecasting, and executive-level reporting.

    The ideal candidate brings 6 - 15 years of experience supporting $100M–$200M+ capital projects and thrives in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment where quick ramp-up, collaboration, and attention to detail are critical.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the Project Controls team in delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready cost reporting, including:
      • Monthly cost reports
      • Executive Summary Reports (ESRs)
      • Cash flow analysis and forecasting
    • Rapidly learn and become proficient in client’s established cost workbook and cost structures, with heavy use of Microsoft Excel.
    • Validate actual invoiced amounts and support cost segregation across established categories, including:
      • Capital vs. Expense
      • Business entity allocations
    • Support segregation and tracking of:
      • Raised purchase requests (PRs)
      • Issued purchase orders (POs)
      • Commitments and actuals
    • Actively gather, validate, and reconcile cost data to support:
      • Monthly cash flow analysis
      • Cost forecasts and trend analysis
    • Perform field-based verification of invoiced amounts against physical work-in-place, collaborating closely with construction and project teams.
    • Identify cost risks, discrepancies, and exposures early; support mitigation planning.
    • Operate effectively within a large, cross-functional project team, maintaining strong collaboration and communication across disciplines.

    Required Experience & Qualifications

    • 6 - 15 years of Project Controls / Cost Controls experience
    • Experience supporting regulated capital projects (biotech, biologics, pharmaceutical, or similar GMP environments)
    • Direct experience on $100M+ projects
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex workbooks and cost models.
    • Experience working with cost systems such as SAP, EcoSys, or similar platforms.
    • Demonstrated ability to:
      • Perform forecasting, cost segregation, and variance analysis
      • Reconcile reported costs with actuals
      • Validate contractor invoices through field verification
    • Proven ability to ramp up quickly within established cost structures and reporting frameworks.
    • Strong communication, collaboration, and messaging skills
    • Track record of excelling in large team environments
    • Eagerness to engage in a fast-tracked, complex, and demanding program

    Success Metrics

    • On-time monthly cost reports
    • Accurate and insightful Executive Summary Reports (ESRs)
    • Reliable cash flow analysis and forecasts
    • Clear, defensible alignment between reported costs and work-in-place