Lead Project Cost Controller

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Lead Project Cost Controller to join our dedicated team at our site near Zeeland, Michigan.

In this role, you will be accountable for developing, progressing, and forecasting all phases of the project costs using the most current industry practices and software. You will also provide cost planning leadership and integrate with engineering, procurement, schedule, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to insure effective Capital Project Delivery.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for project budget, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting for the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and project management on project scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis.
• Develop and evaluate project control budgets with input from partners, including clients, estimating, vendors, and contractors.
• Work with the project team to agree on contractor SOVs and certify progress, invoicing & payment.
• Follow up with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with current funding and billings to the client.
• Ensure appropriate back-up documentation for all phases.
• Actively manage the change control process.
• Monitor cost trends & changes with follow-on validation & agreement of pricing.
• Process COs for approval and incorporation into contracts.
• Responsible for the operation of the integrated cost reporting platform.
• Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecasts.
• Accountable for cost system data integrity as well as accuracy of overall project forecast.
• Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics & outputs for team communication.
• Collaborate with partners & scheduling on alignment of cost & schedule data.
• Collaborate with the team to support constructability and value engineering.
• Develop and continually update projections on cash flows, staffing plans & contingency usage
• Provide financial and cost analysis as well as earned value and cost performance reporting.
• At project completion, develop and record the project's historical cost information and "lessons learned" for future use.
• Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

• Extensive experience in project controls/cost professional on capital projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes is required.
• Experience in the Pharma/Biotech Industry is desirable.
• Understanding of engineering, construction methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Controls & Cost Engineering concepts; project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling & closeout as well as billing/invoicing, estimating, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in integrated construction management/cost reporting platforms (Prolog, etc.). Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems is desirable
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines.
• BS degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI or AACEI certification.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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