Lead Cost Controller

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Lead Cost Controller to join our dedicated team at our office in Cork, Ireland.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for project budget, invoicing, change control, and cost forecasting for the entire engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) life cycle.
• Work in a highly collaborative and dynamic project environment.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, and project management on project scope coordination, work package definition, contract development, and bid analysis. 
• Develop and 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, and payment.
• Follow up with accounting to ensure alignment of project forecast with current funding and billings to the client. 
• Ensure appropriate back-up documentation for all phases.
• Actively manage the change control process. 
• Monitor cost trends and changes with follow-on validation and agreement of pricing.
• Process COs for approval and incorporation into contracts.
• Responsible for the operation of the integrated cost reporting platform. 
• Produce detailed cost reports, including budgets, changes, commits (POs), spends, anticipated costs, and forecasts. 
• Accountable for cost system data integrity as well as accuracy of overall project forecast.
• Ability to produce effective visualization, graphics, and outputs for team communication.
• Collaborate with partners and scheduling on the alignment of cost and schedule data.  
• Collaborate with the team to support constructability and value engineering.
• Develop and continually update projections on cash flows, staffing plans, and contingency usage
• Provide financial and cost analysis as well as earned value and cost performance reporting.
• At project completion, develop and record the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” for future use.
• Collaborate with all groups to improve company processes, systems, and intellectual infrastructure to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Extensive experience as a project controls/cost professional on capital projects. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCQ) processes.
• Understanding of engineering, construction methodologies, and technical documentation. 
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Controls and Cost Engineering concepts; project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout, as well as billing/invoicing, estimating, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in integrated construction management/cost reporting platforms (Prolog, etc.). 
• Experience with data management tools (MS Excel, MS Access, etc.). 
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage large amounts of information to effectively meet deadlines. 
• BS degree in engineering or a related technical field, construction management, or applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Pharma/Biotech Industry.
• PMI or AACEI certification.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

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. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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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