Senior Cost Controller (On-site) - Indianapolis, Indiana

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Senior Cost Controller to support our diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, technology, and construction. This client-facing role requires exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on cost management, forecasting, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of project controls, cost engineering, and financial management principles, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

We’re looking to bring in dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to high-impact projects while pursuing opportunities for growth and development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the cost control activities on projects, ensuring that all costs are tracked, reported, and controlled in line with the project budget.
• Develop and maintain cost control systems, including cost reports, forecasts, and change management procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to review cost data, identify discrepancies, and provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns.
• Provide monthly and quarterly cost reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost variance.
• Track and report on project performance against the approved budget and schedule, identifying areas for improvement and corrective action.
• Perform cost analysis to support project decisions, including evaluating alternative cost scenarios, conducting risk analysis, and providing cost forecasting.
• Support the preparation of project proposals and budgets by providing accurate cost estimates and assessing financial risks.
• Analyze and manage project change orders, ensuring that all changes are documented and their financial impact is accurately reflected in the project budget.
• Assist in negotiating and managing contracts with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Review and approve contractor invoices, ensuring that all costs are legitimate and within the agreed terms.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards in all cost control activities.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or similar industry.
• Strong understanding of project cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with cost control software and financial reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Excel, SAP).
• Prior experience working on hyperscale data center projects, with familiarity in their cost structures and delivery requirements.
• Proven track record in ma