Airgas Incorporated

Project Cost Controller

Airgas Incorporated$100K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience in project cost controlling
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) for data extraction
  • Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
  • Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets (macros, lookups)
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communicator with various disciplines
  • Experience in Physical Progress and Earned Value systems
  • Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary cost contact for the project
  • Collaborate with project managers to guide budgets and forecasts
  • Track purchase orders and cost data in Oracle, identifying variances
  • Prepare accurate forecasts at completion (FaC)
  • Analyze cost variances and identify trends or areas for savings
  • Facilitate project change control processes
  • Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and document accordingly
  • Keep stakeholders informed on project status and insights
  • Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports for stakeholders
  • Identify financial risks and assess impact on contingency budgets
  • Confirm subcontractor billing aligns with actual progress
  • Evaluate subcontractor claims with mitigation plans

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced project managers
  • Exposure to large-scale engineering and construction projects
  • Chance to gain expertise in ERP systems and financial analysis
  • Ability to influence project success through financial insights
Full Job Description

Location:
Dallas, TX - LBJ Office - Cust. installations - Projects E&IHouston, TX (HO) - NAM Corporate
The Project Cost Controller guides and supports the financial performance of all ALEUS PEG projects. This role focuses on tracking project expenditures, forecasting future costs, analyzing variances, and sharing actionable financial insights with the project management team. The ultimate goal is to ensure the project achieves sustainable financial success within budget. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Project Manager operationally and the Director of Project Implementation functionally.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Project's primary point of contact for cost
  • Collaborate with project managers to develop, monitor, and guide project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
  • Track purchase orders, invoices, commitments, and actual costs in Oracle while identifying variances
  • Prepare accurate forecasts at completion (FaC).
  • Analyze cost variances and identify trends, potential overruns, or areas for savings
  • Facilitate the project change control process.
  • Evaluate the cost impact of scope changes, potential variations, and trends, ensuring they are properly documented and incorporated into the budget forecast
  • Keep project managers and other stakeholders informed and engaged regarding project status and key insights
  • Prepare and present comprehensive monthly cost reports, dashboards, and financial summaries for project managers, stakeholders, and corporate executives
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, assessing their potential impact on project contingency budget
  • Confirm subcontractor billing is aligned with actual progress
  • Evaluate subcontractor claims alongside associated mitigation and recovery plans


Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance, Engineering or other related discipline
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Having worked with ERP system (Oracle) and knowledgeable on how to extract & manipulate data
  • Proficient in MS Office and preferably Google Suite applications
  • Advanced macros and lookups in MS Excel or Google Sheets
  • Fluent English (spoken and written)
  • Good communication skills, written and oral
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to effectively interface with various disciplines / organizations
  • Proficient with Physical Progress and Earned Value measurement systems
  • Prioritize and execute tasks with minimal direction
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency in support of company and project leadership request


Preferred Qualification
  • Previous project controls experience in an engineering, construction, or technical office

About Airgas Incorporated

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Airgas was founded in 1982, and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. The company operates through two segments: Distribution and Production. The Distribution segment offers a wide range of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, to customers in various industries, including manufacturing and health care. The Production segment offers nitrogen, oxygen, and argon gases for use in steelmaking, welding, and other industries.
Learn more about Airgas Incorporated
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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