Project Cost Controller – All Genders

GE Vernova

Project Cost Controller for GE Vernova overseeing industrial and infrastructure projects. Managing costs, budgets, and forecasts while ensuring integration with project functions at a global scale.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeDresden • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project cost control, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement, with a strong focus on Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost analysis. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced Excel for effective cost reporting and stakeholder communication.

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Project Cost ControlEarned Value Management (EVM)Cost AnalysisSAPExcel

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Hard Skills

Cost Control PrinciplesForecastingPerformance MeasurementWBS/CBS StructuresVariance AnalysisProductivity AnalysisCost ReportingEstimatingPricing ReviewsBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProactive MindsetContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

SAPOraclePower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

AACE CCP

Industry Keywords

ElectrificationHVDCSubstationsGrid IntegrationOil & Gas

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and control project costs, commitments, budgets, and forecasts
Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Cost to Complete (CTC), cash flow, and cost trend analysis
Perform variance, productivity, and performance analysis and provide regular cost reporting
Support the integration of cost control with planning and scheduling, including progress measurement and EVM alignment
Assist with estimating, pricing reviews, vendor quotations, and benchmarking
Track and evaluate changes, claims, risks, and opportunities from a cost perspective
Ensure consistency of cost coding, CBS/WBS structures, and reporting methodologies
Support commercial discussions and stakeholder reporting with reliable cost data
Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or similar
Several years of experience in project cost control, cost engineering, or estimating within large industrial or infrastructure projects
Experience in Electrification, HVDC, Substations, Grid Integration, or Oil & Gas is an advantage
Strong knowledge of cost control principles, forecasting, and performance measurement
Good understanding of WBS/CBS structures and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI is a plus
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in English, a plus would be fluency in German
A proactive mindset and interest in continuous improvement
AACE CCP or comparable certification (nice to have)

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