Project Cost Controller in Wilson

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Job Description

Technical Source is seeking Senior Project Controls / Cost Controls professional to support a large-scale, regulated biotech / biologics capital program in Eastern NC. This role is fully onsite and embedded within the project controls team, with direct accountability for cost accuracy, field verification, forecasting, and executive-level reporting.

The ideal candidate brings 6 - 15 years of experience supporting $100M–$200M+ capital projects and thrives in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment where quick ramp-up, collaboration, and attention to detail are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Controls team in delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready cost reporting, including:
• Monthly cost reports
• Executive Summary Reports (ESRs)
• Cash flow analysis and forecasting
• Rapidly learn and become proficient in client’s established cost workbook and cost structures, with heavy use of Microsoft Excel.
• Validate actual invoiced amounts and support cost segregation across established categories, including:
• Capital vs. Expense
• Business entity allocations
• Support segregation and tracking of:
• Raised purchase requests (PRs)
• Issued purchase orders (POs)
• Commitments and actuals
• Actively gather, validate, and reconcile cost data to support:
• Monthly cash flow analysis
• Cost forecasts and trend analysis
• Perform field-based verification of invoiced amounts against physical work-in-place, collaborating closely with construction and project teams.
• Identify cost risks, discrepancies, and exposures early; support mitigation planning.
• Operate effectively within a large, cross-functional project team, maintaining strong collaboration and communication across disciplines.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 6 - 15 years of Project Controls / Cost Controls experience
• Experience supporting regulated capital projects (biotech, biologics, pharmaceutical, or similar GMP environments)
• Direct experience on $100M+ projects
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex workbooks and cost models.
• Experience working with cost systems such as SAP, EcoSys, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Perform forecasting, cost segregation, and variance analysis
• Reconcile reported costs with actuals
• Validate contractor invoices through field verification
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly within established cost structures and reporting frameworks.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and messaging skills
• Track record of excelling in large team environments
• Eagerness to engage in a fast-tracked, complex, and demanding program

Success Metrics

• On-time monthly cost reports
• Accurate and insightful Executive Summary Reports (ESRs)
• Reliable cash flow analysis and forecasts
• Clear, defensible alignment between reported costs and work-in-place

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