System One · 14 hours ago
Cost and Scheduling Lead
Irvine, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75/hr - $90/hr
7+ years expSystem One is seeking a Cost and Scheduling Lead to oversee all project cost control and scheduling functions for large-scale EPC and industrial construction projects. The role involves ensuring accurate forecasting, cost tracking, schedule development, and performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle, while partnering with executive leadership to influence financial and operational performance.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections
Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and accruals to ensure alignment with approved budgets
Perform variance analysis and provide clear reporting on cost performance and trends
Lead change management processes, including cost impact analysis and documentation
Collaborate with procurement and subcontract management to track commitments and mitigate cost risk
Develop and maintain integrated EPC project schedules (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning)
Lead schedule updates, critical path analysis, and recovery planning
Conduct schedule risk analysis and scenario planning to support mitigation strategies
Monitor progress against baseline schedules and provide performance metrics (SPI, CPI, earned value)
Facilitate schedule review meetings with project stakeholders and leadership
Implement and maintain project controls systems, processes, and reporting standards
Integrate cost and schedule data to support earned value management (EVM) reporting
Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Support project audits and ensure compliance with contractual and client requirements
Serve as a key advisor to the Project Manager on financial and schedule performance
Lead and mentor cost engineers and schedulers, ensuring consistency and best practices
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams
Support contract negotiations and review terms related to schedule and commercial risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field
Minimum 7–10 years of experience in EPC or industrial construction environments (power generation, oil & gas, manufacturing, heavy civil, etc.)
Demonstrated project management experience overseeing large, complex capital projects
Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, and earned value management principles
Advanced experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6 required; MS Project a plus)
Proficiency in cost management systems and advanced Excel skills
Experience managing project change control processes
Ability to analyze data and present findings to executive leadership
Preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Experience with multi-site or multi-discipline EPC projects
Familiarity with risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera Risk Analysis, Monte Carlo simulation)
Experience working with lump sum, unit price, and reimbursable contracts
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Company
System One
System One is a professional staffing firms.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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