Project Cost Controller (all genders)
GE VernovaDresden, Germany
Full Time
Posted July 16, 2026
€4k - €7k/mo· Est.
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 4, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Electrification and grid projects are large, multi-site, and highly complex programs executed by international teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts
- Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysis
- Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reporting
- Support the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment
- Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking
- Track and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective
- Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies
- Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similar
- Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects
- Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement
- Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
- Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plus
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English, a plus would be fluency in German
- A proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement
- AACE CCP or comparable certification
- Experience in international project environments
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact energy and infrastructure projects
- International and collaborative working environment
- High visibility across project, commercial, and management teams
- Long-term perspective and development opportunities
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