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Technical Source · 2 weeks ago

Project Cost Controller

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

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Hiring Manager
Jenn Chen
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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

Qualification

Project Controls experienceCost Controls experienceMicrosoft Excel proficiencySAPForecasting skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

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

Company

Technical Source

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Technical Source is an IT, engineering, and professional services staffing agency.