Lead Cost Controller

Silverback Connects ·silverbackconnects.com

Location Boden, Sweden
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
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Role: Lead Cost Controller
Location: Boden, Sweden
Start: ASAP

Overview:
Stegra are looking for an experienced Lead Cost Controller to join one of Europe’s largest industrial mega-projects — a major green steel development in Boden, Sweden. This role is ideal for a senior project controls professional with strong cost management expertise across large-scale industrial or EPCM-led projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead cost control activities for a major project area, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, project objectives, contractual commitments, and company requirements
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve cost forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow forecasts, and cost performance reporting
  • Review and challenge EPCM cost reports, commitments, accruals, change orders, and expenditure reporting
  • Monitor project performance to identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities, driving proactive mitigation actions
  • Work closely with Area Managers, Project Managers, Procurement, Finance, Planning, and EPCM contractors
  • Support change management processes through cost impact assessments and cost change registers
  • Prepare executive cost reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
  • Support continuous improvement of project controls systems, reporting standards, and governance frameworks

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Economics, Project Controls, or related discipline
  • Professional certifications such as AACE, CCP, PMI, or PMP are advantageous
  • Around 10+ years’ experience in project cost control, project controls, or commercial project management
  • Strong experience in large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, manufacturing, or EPCM-led projects
  • Proven ability to manage complex cost structures, contractor reporting, forecasting, and change management
  • Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
  • Advanced Excel and project controls software knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills in English

Package & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • 12-month contract with strong possibility of extension
  • Accommodation provided
  • Company car provided
  • No rotation — ideal for someone already based near Sweden or open to relocation

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The Lead Cost Controller role with Silverback Connects is based in Boden, SE.
Is the Lead Cost Controller role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Silverback Connects.
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