Project Cost Controller

ANDRITZ AG•Charlotte, NC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries. As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how. In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future. From water to wire – Be part of the movement!Commercial Manager Charlotte, NC - hybrid Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Project Cost Controller with a background in Finance, Budgeting and project financial reporting. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on budgets, managing actuals against original budget plans and cost to come. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to tackle challenging tasks and grow professionally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.
Experience in project controls, finance, and budgeting
Strong analytical skills and experience with financial data interpretation
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel (MS Excel, Access, Word, Project, SAP)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Government Contracting is a plus

Responsibilities

Creation of initial project forecast from participation in the Sales to Contract Execution handover
Perform complex tasks in project estimating, change documentation, and cost control
Monthly and quarterly forecast preparation: reconciling budget versus actuals and analyzing variances, risks, and opportunity tracking
Report to portfolio level on forecast variances and manage changes to cost on a monthly and quarterly basis
Analyze and track change requests/variation orders received from customers
Assist with sales planning and billings to customers
Manage multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $100MM+
Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets/forecasts and review actual performance.
Preparation of proposal and claim packages
Representing the Project Manager in their absence