Cost Controller

Power Engineers, Member of WSP is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm committed to creating positive impact. We are looking for a Cost Controller for our Duluth, MN office, with hybrid work options across the US.

• Support the Cost Control Manager in day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting and change management.
• Assist with development and maintenance of project and program budget forecasts, cash flows and expenditure tracking.
• Monitor contractor/consultant costs against approved budgets and flag variances or issues.
• Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis and provide input for recommendations.
• Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts and funding requests under direction of senior project controls staff.
• Maintain financial models and tracking tools to monitor cost allocations across project elements.
• Assist with preparation and submission of acquisition and reimbursement packages in coordination with finance.
• Generate regular cost reports, summaries and dashboards for review by the Cost Control Manager and PMO.
• Support the use and administration of the Cost Management System (e.g., Autodesk), including data entry, updates and report generation.
• Contribute to change management documentation by logging and tracking potential changes and approved change orders.
• Coordinate with Finance, Budget and Procurement to support reconciliation and audit readiness.
• Assist in review and processing of contractor/vendor invoices and track payment status.
• Provide supporting documentation and analysis for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations.
• Assist in preparation of memos, presentations and client deliverables, including basic charts, tables and financial summaries.

• BA/BS in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• Project Management experience; PMP preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in financial controls, finance or accounting, including leading a team of professionals.
• Power or construction industry experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Confident self-starter able to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and deliver project deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors and clients.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher.

Our compensation package includes competitive salary, professional development and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 per year.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.