Senior Project Controller - Cost

At IPS, we apply our knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to life sciences. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Project Controller/Cost to join our talented team at our office located in Emeryville, California.

In this role, you will develop, progress, and forecast 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 ensure 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.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and project management on project scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis.
• Develop & 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.
• Actively manage change control process.
• Monitor cost trends & changes with follow-on validation & agreement of pricing.
• Process COs for approval and incorporation into contracts.
• Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with partners & scheduling on alignment of cost & schedule data.
• 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.
• Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

The salary offered for this role is between $_______ and $_______ but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• BS degree in engineering or related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a project controls/cost professional on capital projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes in the Pharma/Bio-tech Industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Services & Cost Engineering concepts; project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling & closeout as well as billing/invoicing, estimating, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics & outputs for team communication.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in integrated construction management/cost reporting PPM platforms (Procore).
• Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, Power BI, etc.) as well as financial ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI, AACEI, or other industry certifications.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• You will be required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods with extended computer use.
• Experience working in both a Home Office and Field environment.
• Up to 50% of travel is required to both project and regional office locations.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

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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