Cost Control Manager

Title: Cost Control Manager

Location: Smyrna, GA 30080 (Remote)

Duration: 06 months contract with Possible extension

Job Description:

Remote eventually will be in GA.

Travel to GA as well

Job Summary:

The Cost Control Manager is a key member of the Clients Project Control & Governance team. This role supports predictable delivery of a multi‑billion‑euro capital investment through rigorous application of clients Project Excellence Standards, the Project Control Plan (PCP), and the Stage‑Gate Framework. The role ensures transparent visibility on cost, schedule, risk, performance and governance across all phases from Feasibility (GP0.1) through Detailed Design (GP2), Construction, Commissioning & Qualification (GP3) and Close‑out (GP4).

Major Accountabilities

• Primary interface to finance to review and process invoices in a timely manner with accuracy. Verifies and reconciles resource hours billed to the project. Prepares/reviews monthly accruals with finance. Works with the EPC/EPCM to develope progress reporting metrics that are in alignment with UBC. Issues monthly CPI analysis. Cost estimator as required. Manages a staff of 3+.
• Establish, maintain and control the Cost Baseline consistent with Clients WBS/CBS standards.
• Lead monthly cost forecasting (EAC/ETC), cashflow modelling and variance analysis.
• Validate contractor estimates, BOEs and cost breakdowns; ensure AACE‑aligned estimate classes.
• Manage Change Control financial impacts, contingency drawdowns and funding alignment per DOA.
• Coordinate with I2I on CAPEX/OPEX alignment, asset capitalization readiness and financial risk reviews.
• Develop cost KPIs, dashboards and reporting for SteerCo and executive governance.

Education and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Excel, P6, OPC, SAP, risk tools, cost tools, Change Control systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or related field.
• 10–20+ years experience on large capital projects (?€200M), preferably pharma/biotech.

Certifications:

• PMP, PMI‑SP, AACE (CCP/PSP), or equivalent preferred.
• Strong proficiency in P6, SAP, risk tools, cost tools, Change Control systems.

Competencies

• Expertise in Project Controls (cost, schedule, risk, change).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence without authority across global teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluent English, French is a plus
• Familiarity with, PCP, PEP, DOA and Engineering Excellence Standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.