Cost Control

Position Title: Cost Control Date Posted: 10/24/2025 Location: Winterville, NC Job Category: Professional Salary Interval: Hourly Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Complete application and attach resume Position Description Job Summary: The Industrial Construction Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project costs to ensure construction projects are completed within budget. The role supports project teams by providing accurate cost forecasts, variance analyses, and recommendations to ensure financial efficiency in all project phases, from planning through execution and closeout. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems, procedures, and reports. Track and control construction project costs against the approved budget. Monitor and analyze project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts. Provide regular cost reports, including variance analysis and cash flow projections. Work closely with project managers, procurement, and scheduling teams to integrate cost data. Assist in budget preparation and change management processes. Identify cost trends and recommend corrective actions as necessary. Ensure proper coding and classification of costs in the ERP or project management system. Support earned value management (EVM) and other performance measurement processes. Participate in risk assessments and cost-impact evaluations. Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and alignment with contracts and progress. Prepare final project cost reports and assist with project close-out activities. Position Requirements Requirements: Bachelor’s degree desired in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field. 3–7 years of experience in cost control in industrial construction (e.g., oil & gas, power, infrastructure). Proficient in cost management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle Primavera, EcoSys, MS Excel, viewpoint). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid understanding of project controls, cost management, and construction workflows. Ability to read construction drawings, contracts, and schedules. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with earned value analysis and forecasting techniques. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with industrial EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects. Certification such as CCP (Certified Cost Professional) or PMP is a plus. Knowledge of construction contract types (lump sum, unit rate, cost-reimbursable). Equal Opportunity Employer Unless you are given a written contract signed by the President of The Roberts Company specifying an employment term, your employment is considered “at-will”. This means that both the Company and the employee have the right to terminate employment at any time with or without cause. Nothing in this handbook, nor any oral or written representation by an employee, official, Manager, or Supervisor of this Company shall be construed as a contract of employment, unless the President signs the written contract of employment. To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Roberts Company based on each person’s performance, qualification, and abilities, the Roberts Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in an overdue hardship to The Roberts Company.