EPC Project Controller

Ramboll • Charlotte, NC

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The EPC Project Controller reports directly to the Project Leadership team, serving as a pivotal leader in the delivery of project controls for complex Engineering only and EPCM projects. This position provides essential subject matter expertise and strategic advisory, guiding all aspects of project control, including cost, schedule, and performance management, to ensure robust governance, forecast credibility, and compliance with contractual and client requirements. As a key member of the team, the EPC Project Controller champions data-driven decision-making, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and implements best practices in earned value management and change control. By collaborating closely with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction functions, the role drives alignment and consistency across project controls, contributing to the successful execution and delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis within EPC or EPCM environments.
• Demonstrated experience operating as a senior project controls advisor within integrated project teams.
• Strong understanding of earned value management, cost control, scheduling, and change management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and enterprise financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: PMP, AACE (EVP/CEP/CCE), or CPA.

Responsibilities

• Establish, validate, and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and earned value baselines aligned with contractual and client requirements.
• Develop and operate Earned Value Management processes, including SPI/CPI analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Provide independent challenge of forecasts, trends, and productivity assumptions to ensure reliable Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reporting.
• Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Integrate procurement commitments, cash flow forecasts, and accruals into project financial controls and reporting.
• Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment across project controls.
• Establish and oversee physical progress measurement methodologies in coordination with construction and field teams.
• Manage project change control, including quantification of cost and schedule impacts for internal and client reporting.
• Support contract administration activities, including change management, risk events, and claims avoidance or substantiation.
• Develop dashboards, progress reports, and KPI scorecards for leadership and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll’s project governance standards, financial controls, and client requirements.
• Serve as a project controls subject matter expert, mentoring project staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Opportunities to influence project outcomes
• Contribute to delivery excellence
• Grow your career within a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation
• Flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior