Project Cost Controller

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire – Be part of the movement!

Commercial Manager

Charlotte, NC
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We are seeking a highly skilled Project Cost Controller with a background in Finance, Budgeting and project financial reporting. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on budgets, managing actuals against original budget plans and cost to come. This role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you will have the opportunity to tackle challenging tasks and grow professionally.

• Creation of initial project forecast from participation in the Sales to Contract Execution handover
• Perform complex tasks in project estimating, change documentation, and cost control

• Monthly and quarterly forecast preparation: reconciling budget versus actuals and analyzing variances, risks, and opportunity tracking

• Report to portfolio level on forecast variances and manage changes to cost on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Analyze and track change requests/variation orders received from customers
• Assist with sales planning and billings to customers
• Manage multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $100MM+

• Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets/forecasts and review actual performance.
• Preparation of proposal and claim packages

• Representing the Project Manager in their absence

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in project controls, finance, and budgeting
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial data interpretation
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in Government Contracting is a plus
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on MS Excel (MS Excel, Access, Word, Project, SAP)

Join our team and leverage your expertise to drive successful project outcomes and efficient financial operations. While this role involves managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, Andritz provides robust support through our collaborative team culture and continuous professional development.

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work model;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

• Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
• Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
• Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
• Over 135 years in electrical engineering
• 65 representative offices worldwide
• More than 6100 employees worldwide
• Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
• A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
• 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
• 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.