Project Controller

804 Technology • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

The Project Controller supports project execution through cost controlling, financial analysis, forecasting, and project-data management. The role partners with Commercial Project Managers, Project Managers, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Supply Chain teams, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate project financials in SAP and related controlling systems. It is suited to an experienced contractor able to contribute quickly in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Requirements

• Experience in Project Controls, Cost Controls, Project Finance, Cost Engineering, or a similar project-based finance role.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), variance analysis, commitments tracking, and financial reporting.
• Strong SAP experience or comparable ERP/project controlling systems.
• Experience working with WBS structures, project cost data, and financial reconciliations.
• Demonstrated process improvement and continuous improvement experience.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with SAP Project System (SAP PS) or similar project-based ERP environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, EPC, or other project-driven industries.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, Power Query, or similar analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost setup and maintenance in SAP, including project structures, WBS alignment, cost plans, and project master data.
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) calculations, analyzing actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, budget variances, and forecast changes.
• Identify cost overruns, savings opportunities, incorrect postings, budget shifts, risks, and required financial adjustments.
• Maintain approved cost plans and EAC updates in SAP and related controlling systems.
• Support monthly forecasting of project costs, revenue, gross profit, and cost-to-complete.
• Coordinate financial reviews and follow-up actions with Project Managers, Commercial Project Managers, and project stakeholders.
• Support accruals, provisions, change documentation, ad-hoc reporting, and project closeout activities.
• Drive process optimization and standardization efforts to improve efficiency and data quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed