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Project Controller (Cost)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • BS degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience
  • 2-5 years of professional experience
  • Strong analytical and computer skills with experience using data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, Procore, and Oracle) and exposure to financial ERP systems
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information

Requirements:

  • Assist and support processes for project budgeting, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting across the EPCQ lifecycle
  • Produce detailed cost reports and forecasts, including budgets, changes, commitments (POs), spends, and anticipated costs
  • Support change control processes and ensure alignment of forecasts with current funding and client billings; assist with schedule progress and cost trend analysis
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and QA/QC teams to maintain data integrity and provide effective visualization for reporting

Job description

Job Description:

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Project Controller (Cost) to join our talented team remotely

 

In this role, you will support all phases of the project costs and schedule reporting using the most current industry practices and software. Work under the supervision of Senior Controllers and Project Managers, to integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, schedule, technical &construction disciplines for seamless reporting to ensure effective Capital Project Delivery.

 

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist and support processes for project budgeting, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting for the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
  • Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment.
  • Assist in estimating, procurement, and project management on project scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis as directed
  • Support the project team to agree on contractor SOVs and certify progress, invoicing & payment.
  • Follow-on support with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with current funding and billings to the client.
  • Ensure appropriate back-up documentation for all phases.
  • Actively support the change control process.
  • Assist with cost trends & changes with follow-on validation &agreement of pricing.
  • Process CO’s for approval and incorporation into contracts.
  • Assisting with the operation of the integrated cost reporting platform.
  • Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecasts.
  • Review cost system data integrity to ensure accuracy of overall project forecast.
  • Assist with schedule progress reports, trending charts, and schedule analysis.
  • Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics & outputs for team communication.
  • Collaborate and assist on alignment of cost & schedule data.
  • Assist with updates to projections on cash flows, staffing plans, and contingency usage.
  • At project completion, record the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” as directed.
  • Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement. 

 

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Qualifications & Requirements:
  • BS degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
  • 2-5 years of professional experience.
  • Aptitude, ability, and capacity to progressively broaden knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills. Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, Procore, and Oracle).
  • Exposure to financial ERP systems is desirable.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to meet deadlines effectively.
  • Desire to work towards PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

 

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.

 

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us:

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

 

Specialties

 

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

 

FTE
IPS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, and educational assistance.
 
PBE
IPS offers a benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our offerings include comprehensive medical and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

 

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