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Ellaway Blues Consulting · 5 hours ago

Cost Lead - Project Controls

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Project Controls – Cost Lead to support large-scale capital projects by developing and implementing cost control systems and processes. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting across multiple projects, ensuring transparency and alignment between project management and finance teams.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency

Hiring Manager

Huw Ellaway

Responsibilities

Lead cost management for capital projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and financial reporting

Develop cost tracking and reporting tools, ensuring accurate data sharing across project and finance teams

Implement and maintain cost management systems (such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar) and ensure alignment with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Monitor project disbursements, purchasing activity, and equipment commissioning for accurate financial recognition

Provide executive-level dashboards and KPIs for project performance and earned value tracking

Partner with project managers, finance, and accounting to ensure compliance with capital project standards

Support lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement in cost management processes

Qualification

Cost managementSAPAres PrismEcoSysAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related field

3–5 years of progressive experience in project cost control, ideally within capital-intensive industrial projects

Hands-on experience with ERP or financial systems (SAP preferred)

Proficiency with cost management software such as Ares Prism, EcoSys, or similar

Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting skills

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred

SAP preferred

Company

Ellaway Blues Consulting

Ellaway Blues Consulting offers recruitment and staffing solutions for the energy sector, focusing on oil and gas roles.

Orlando, Florida, USA

11-50 employees

https://ellawayblues.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Huw Ellaway

Managing Partner

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