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Insight Global

Cost Controller

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What they do

A Project Controls Manager manages project controls for projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. May supervise technical staff on project teams. Manages project cost controls and reporting, project budgets and schedules. May manage projects in construction or engineering.

$111,026 / year median in Louisiana

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Insight Global is looking for a Cost Controller for an Oilfield services company headquartered in Houston, TX. Their day-to-day responsibilities revolve around monitoring the financial health of the project and ensuring costs remain aligned with approved budgets and forecasts. You'll be working closely with project management, supply chain, contracts, and project controls teams to track commitments, expenditures, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and approved project changes. Throughout the project lifecycle, you'll maintain the cost control system, reconcile actual spending against budgets, and analyze variances to identify potential risks or opportunities early. You'll regularly review project progress against the schedule to ensure cost forecasting accurately reflects current execution and earned value performance. A significant portion of the role involves preparing and maintaining cost reports, forecasts, accruals, and financial analyses for project leadership, while providing clear visibility into project performance and helping management make informed decisions. Ultimately, you serve as the project's financial steward, ensuring stakeholders have an accurate understanding of costs, identifying potential budget impacts before they occur, and helping keep the project on track financially from award through completion. This person will be sitting in Shreveport, LA. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, construction management or equivalent project cost control experience
  • 7-12 years of experience in cost control or project accounting for large-scale construction or industrial projects
  • Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting, and earned value analysis
  • Proven experience interfacing with project, finance, and contract teams to maintain cost integrity Proficient in cost control systems, ERP tools, and data analysis Experience supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical facility projects preferred

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance