Senior EPC Project Controller

Company DescriptionSenior EPC Project Controller 3600 Arco Corporate Dr. Suite 200 Charlotte, NCPreferred locations: Charlotte NC, Syracuse NY, Atlanta GA, Tampa FL, Houston TXAbout Ramboll Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture, and consultancy company delivering sustainable solutions across industries. Our Solutions for Industry division supports complex EPC and EPCM projects across North America.

Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Senior EPC Project Controller reports directly to the Project Leadership team, serving as a pivotal leader in the delivery of project controls for complex Engineering only and EPCM projects. This position provides essential subject matter expertise and strategic advisory, guiding all aspects of project control, including cost, schedule, and performance management, to ensure robust governance, forecast credibility, and compliance with contractual and client requirements. As a key member of the team, the Senior EPC Project Controller champions data-driven decision-making, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and implements best practices in earned value management and change control. By collaborating closely with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction functions, the role drives alignment and consistency across project controls, contributing to the successful execution and delivery of projects throughout their lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Establish, validate, and maintain integrated cost, schedule, and earned value baselines aligned with contractual and client requirements. Develop and operate Earned Value Management processes, including SPI/CPI analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting. Provide independent challenge of forecasts, trends, and productivity assumptions to ensure reliable Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reporting. Analyze cost and schedule performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions. Integrate procurement commitments, cash flow forecasts, and accruals into project financial controls and reporting. Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment across project controls. Establish and oversee physical progress measurement methodologies in coordination with construction and field teams. Manage project change control, including quantification of cost and schedule impacts for internal and client reporting. Support contract administration activities, including change management, risk events, and claims avoidance or substantiation. Develop dashboards, progress reports, and KPI scorecards for leadership and client stakeholders. Ensure compliance with Ramboll's project governance standards, financial controls, and client requirements. Serve as a project controls subject matter expert, mentoring project staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. What Success Looks Like in 12-18 Months Project leadership has confidence in cost and schedule forecasts, with transparent and reliable EAC reporting supporting decision-making. Integrated cost, schedule, procurement, and construction progress baselines are fully established and consistently maintained. Earned value and performance reporting processes are operating smoothly with actionable variance and trend analysis. Procurement commitments, cash flow forecasts, and accruals are accurately reflected and aligned with contract requirements. Change and risk impacts are quantified promptly and support effective contract administration and client reporting. Construction progress measurement methodologies are validated and trusted by project teams and leadership. The Project Controller is recognized as a trusted advisor to the Project Manager and client. Project controls systems, data quality, and standards show measurable improvement through continuous improvement and mentoring. QualificationsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field. 7+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis within EPC or EPCM environments. Demonstrated experience operating as a senior project controls advisor within integrated project teams. Strong understanding of earned value management, cost control, scheduling, and change management. Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and enterprise financial systems. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred certifications:

PMP, AACE

(EVP/CEP/CCE), or CPA. Additional InformationWhy Join Ramboll? At Ramboll, you will work on complex industrial projects alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, values-driven environment. We offer opportunities to influence project outcomes, contribute to delivery excellence, and grow your career within a global organization committed to sustainability and innovation. Where People FlourishOur mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Salary TransparencyOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $97,000 - $122,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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