JOB SUMMARYThe Cost Controller is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs across all phases of the Alaska exploration project. The role ensures cost visibility, accurate forecasting, and early identification of variances and risks, supporting informed decision-making and compliance with corporate and partner requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Develop and maintain project cost control structures, including WBS-aligned cost breakdowns.
- Establish and manage project budgets, cost baselines, and control accounts.
- Track actual costs against AFE, commitments, and forecasts across drilling, logistics, permitting, studies, and support contracts.
- Implement cost control procedures consistent with company project control standards.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts at completion (FAC/EAC), and variance analyses.
- Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities; proactively flag potential overruns.
- Support generation and tracking of cost contingencies for drilling and subsurface uncertainties.
- Provide clear, concise cost input for management and partner reporting.
- Maintain the commitment register, ensuring alignment between contracts, POs, and budgets.
- Verify contractor invoices against contractual terms, rates, and approved scopes.
- Liaise with SCM, Finance, and Contracts teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely approvals.
- Support cost impact assessments for scope changes, well design contingencies, and schedule shifts.
- Maintain a cost risk register and support management of mitigation actions.
- Provide cost input to management of change (MOC) and AFE revisions.
- Work closely with Project Management, Drilling, Subsurface, Logistics, HSE, and Permitting teams.
- Interface with partners (where applicable) to ensure transparency and alignment on cost reporting.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and governance processes.
- Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
- Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE- 5+ years of work experience in cost control / project controls within oil & gas
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and cost control tools
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
- Thorough understanding of AFE management, drilling cost structures, and logistics-heavy operations
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- SAP or similar ERP experience
- Understanding of drilling, exploration, and logistics workflows
- Experience supporting projects in remote or Arctic / Alaska environments
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TOTAL REWARDSASRC Energy Services, LLC is proud to offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our core ASPIRE values. Our total rewards program is designed to attract and retain top talent while supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of employees and their families.
We provide comprehensive medical coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan (FEHB), as well as dental and vision insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with a company match of up to 4% and immediate vesting after just two pay periods. To further support employees and their households, we offer access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a wide range of supplemental insurance options including voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, and critical illness coverage.
We are also committed to professional development by providing tuition reimbursement opportunities and internal learning resources through our ASPIRE Academy.
To learn more about our full suite of benefits, please visit our benefits page.
WORKING ON THE NORTH SLOPEWhile working on the North Slope of Alaska, your lodging and food will be provided to you. All camps provide warm meals and options to grab a quick lunch or snack from the spike rooms. Rooms vary from single status to shared rooms where your roommate may work the opposite shift. Wi-Fi and Internet is free and available within the camp. Services vary depending upon where you are staying; however, most facilities offer housekeeping, self-serve laundry, commissary, mail, gyms, TV/Theater Room, etc. Each facility will have its own accommodation and policies that will be reviewed upon on-site orientation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. A post-offer, pre-hire Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to ensure an employee's ability to safely meet job standards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Candidates must be able to comply with the ASRC Energy Driving Records and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, successfully pass a pre-employment drug test which may include both urinalysis and hair testing, and meet the physical requirements of working in a remote location under arctic conditions. In addition, candidates will be required to pass a Fit-for-Duty Exam, complete a background check, and obtain and maintain an access badge for the work location. The availability of this position is contingent upon the Company's continued operational needs once training is completed.
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