Lead Project Cost Controller

Presentation:

We are on a mission to disrupt the global steel industry by producing green steel, with the end goal of bringing down CO2 emissions to zero. Our green steel production in Boden will be powered by one of the world’s largest green hydrogen plants, running on renewable electricity. Instead of emitting large amounts of CO₂, as in traditional steelmaking processes, our primary emission will be water. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitalized, and sustainable plant in Boden, located in northern Sweden - currently in construction phase. The facility will impact, and shape, the surroundings as well as the perception of Boden, with the aim that it will be seen as a symbol for the much-needed green transition of heavy industry.

Lead Project Cost Controller

Are you a cost control expert with a passion for driving financial performance on large-scale infrastructure developments? We are seeking a Lead Project Cost Controller to play a critical role in one of the largest and most ambitious industrial undertakings in Sweden's history—the Boden Project.

As a key member of our Project Services team, you will lead cost management activities across a major project area, ensuring financial accuracy, forecasting integrity, and compliance with EPCM standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of cost control for a major area of the project, ensuring alignment with project budgets, objectives, and contractual commitments.
• Collaborate with EPCM contractors to review cost reports, change orders, cashflows, and forecasts during regular monthly meetings.
• Work closely with finance and accounting teams to deliver accurate and timely cost forecasts, reports, and variance analyses.
• Interface with Area Managers and the broader project controls team to align financial data with project execution.
• Provide clear written and oral reports to senior management and support the Head of Project Services in executive-level presentations.
• Monitor project progress and cost trends to identify risks and proactively drive corrective actions.
• Evaluate estimating inputs and value engineering opportunities to optimize overall project cost performance.

What We’re Looking For

• ~10 years of experience in cost control for major industrial or infrastructure projects, preferably under EPCM contracts.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery frameworks, cost management procedures, and industry standards (AACE, PMI).
• Solid understanding of project interfaces: engineering, procurement, construction, safety, quality, finance, and planning.
• Proficiency in cost control software and advanced reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience in estimating and reviewing complex project cost structures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead cross-functional discussions and support strategic decisions.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders