Cost Engineer/Senior Project Controls

Sr. Project Controls Professional

We're seeking an experienced Sr. Project Controls Professional to support an ongoing site-based assignment in Baton Rouge (St. Francisville), LA or Corpus Christi, TX, with future projects also requiring on-site presence across the U.S. This senior-level role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a strong background in cost control and construction progress tracking. You'll work as part of a dedicated project controls team, collaborating closely with construction teams and vendors to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Lead the setup, monitoring, and forecasting of project cost and progress metrics
• Manage all cost control elements, including budget development and updates, scope change tracking, and expenditure/forecast reporting
• Maintain accurate data in cost control systems and tools
• Analyze revenue and cost performance and recommend corrective actions to project and construction managers
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring compliance with contractual terms
• Track and report on construction physical progress using Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Coordinate with contractors to collect and upload weekly progress data into project systems

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on cost management and field operations
• Familiarity with construction contracts and pay application processes
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with project controls teams, construction teams, and vendors
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-site assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in project controls and scheduling software, including Oracle, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, EcoSys, Unifier, or Synchro
• Industry-recognized certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Risk Management Professional (RMP)