Project Cost Lead
Posted: 04/24/2026
Job Number: 22401
Job Description
Project Controls –Cost Lead
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Position Overview
The Project Controls –Cost Lead is responsible for establishing and managing cost control processes across a portfolio of capital projects within a growing manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to support the development and implementation of cost management systems for new facility builds and large-scale capital investments.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience in CAPEX cost management, financial forecasting, and project performance tracking, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across project management and finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills & Attributes
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Position Overview
The Project Controls –Cost Lead is responsible for establishing and managing cost control processes across a portfolio of capital projects within a growing manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to support the development and implementation of cost management systems for new facility builds and large-scale capital investments.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience in CAPEX cost management, financial forecasting, and project performance tracking, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across project management and finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of financial planning and cost control for capital projects, including forecasting, tracking, and weekly reporting
- Partner with project managers to establish annual plans and maintain ongoing forecast updates
- Develop project tracking tools and reporting templates to support alignment between project and finance teams
- Prepare and maintain cash flow projections, disbursement schedules, and accruals
- Support the preparation of capital appropriation requests and monitor purchasing activity to ensure proper financial treatment of capital assets
- Ensure compliance with company policies related to property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) accounting
- Oversee implementation and administration of cost management systems (e.G., Prism, EcoSys, or similar), ensuring data integrity and alignment with ERP systems (e.G., SAP)
- Coordinate with accounting on project setup, master data management, and asset capitalization timelines
- Monitor equipment installation and commissioning progress to support fixed asset recognition
- Participate in project closeout reviews to identify lessons learned and improvement opportunities
- Develop and enhance cost control processes, procedures, and reporting dashboards
- Travel occasionally to project sites and subcontractor locations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in cost management
- 3–5 years of experience supporting industrial or capital projects
- Experience managing cost controls for medium to large CAPEX programs
- Experience working with ERP or financial systems
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams
- Adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Proactive approach to forecasting and cost management
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
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