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Cost Control Manager - US, Ohio - 12 Month Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cost Control Manager to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the project control budget and cost control framework.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis in alignment with client expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and EPCM partners to ensure consistent and transparent cost governance.
• Monitor commitments, actuals, and cash flow across all workstreams, including engineering, construction, and CQV.
• Lead the change management process—tracking change orders, analyzing cost impact, and supporting value engineering efforts.
• Validate purchase requisitions, contract values, and invoices to ensure alignment with budget and project controls.
• Maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and ensure integration with financial systems such as SAP.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports and dashboards to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in final cost reconciliation and project closeout to support asset capitalization.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Extensive experience in cost control on large-scale CAPEX projects ($300M+), preferably within pharmaceutical or specialty chemical environments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, vendor invoicing, and project financial workflows.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SAP, and cost control/reporting software (e.g., EcoSys, Prism, or similar).
• Experience supporting both Owner-side and EPCM projects.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

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