Senior Project Controller

The Senior Project Controller provides advanced project management support across cost control, budgeting, forecasting, change management, progress measurement, and reporting for large‑scale capital projects. This role collaborates closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and accounting teams to ensure projects meet cost and schedule objectives. The Senior Project Controller plays a key role in establishing and maintaining project controls systems, developing baselines, monitoring performance, and supporting assurance reviews throughout the project lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities Project Controls & Cost Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls procedures for schedule, cost, and reporting.
• Establish control Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and budgets in SAP and Omega PIMS.
• Review cost and forecast drivers; update time‑phased budgets and Estimate‑to‑Complete (ETC).
• Track cost, committed spend, and variances; prepare accruals and incurred cost reports.
• Review and analyze contractor cost reports, progress updates, and Estimate‑at‑Completion (EAC).
• Manage project trend logs, pending changes, and contract change orders.
• Support AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) funding processes.
• Complete requisitions for materials/services and validate invoice accuracy.

Project Planning & Performance Monitoring

• Collaborate with estimators and schedulers to develop project baselines.
• Maintain project milestone lists and monitor schedule alignment with cost forecasts.
• Participate in HRIM and QRA meetings; update budgets/forecasts accordingly.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM), rules of credit, and performance metrics.
• Work with material/service providers to define EVM rules of credit.
• Evaluate allowances for unknowns, contingency, and escalation. 

Project Integration & Reporting

• Collect and interpret data from engineering, procurement, construction, and accounting stakeholders.
• Review project documentation during assurance reviews and provide expert feedback.
• Prepare monthly project reporting packages and provide insights for improvements.
• Support junior and intermediate project controllers within the team.
• Deliver presentations to senior management as required.
• Ensure completion of all financial, administrative, and system close‑out activities.

Required Qualifications Education

• Undergraduate degree required.

Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of project controls or cost management experience.
• Experience executing moderate‑ to high‑risk capital projects across varying asset types.
• Field experience considered an asset.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency required.
• Experience using Omega PIMS or similar cost management systems is beneficial.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Deep understanding of project scope, cost control principles, and WBS structure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management and progress measurement techniques.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage complex project information.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.