Senior Cost Controller

Kent • Baytown, Texas • Full Time

Posted on Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Description


About the job: 

Kent is looking for a Senior Cost Controller to support a portfolio group of projects in Baytown, TX. 

The Senior Cost Controller plays a critical role in delivering effective cost management, forecasting, and financial control across assigned projects. Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction, Planning, within the Project Controls team, this role ensures accurate cost reporting, budget control, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. 

This position requires strong technical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently within established Project Controls systems and governance frameworks. This position will preferably be based at the site, with a shift schedule to be determined.

Skills and Responsibilities:  

Responsibilities:

Cost Control & Project Support

  • Develop, maintain, and control project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of cost baselines in accordance with project execution plans.
  • Monitor cost performance and identify variances, trends, and potential risks or opportunities.
  • Provide timely cost input to project leadership to support decision-making.

Forecasting & Reporting

  • Support earned value analysis (EVM) and progress measurement in collaboration with Planning.
  • Ensure accurate and consistent cost data is reflected across all reporting tools and systems.
  • Contribute to internal and client reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Change Management & Risk Support

  • Support the tracking and evaluation of project changes, variations, and trends.
  • Support risk identification and mitigation planning from a cost perspective.

Systems, Processes & Compliance

  • Maintain cost control systems in line with corporate and project requirements.
  • Support audits, internal reviews, and governance processes as required.
  • Interface with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure integrated cost control.
  • Build and maintain Power BI cost environment.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:   

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in Cost Control or Project Controls within construction or EPC environments.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Cost control methodologies
    • Forecasting and budgeting
    • Earned value management (EVM)
    • Change management and cost trending
  • Proficiency in cost management systems, Excel, and project reporting tools.
  • Primavera P6 exposure or working knowledge is an asset.
  • Proficiency in Power Bi.
 

Communication:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to clearly communicate cost performance, risks, and forecasts to project stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environments.
 

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

  • High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within project teams.
  • Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and a continuous improvement mindset.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country. 

 
Details about the role:   
Location: Baytown, TX  
Relocation required: N/A  
Travel required: Per Project Requirements  
Contract type: Regular – Full-time  
Experience level: 10 years  


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