Project Cost Controller

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What you’ll do Right now, we are looking for a Project Cost Controller for our Project Controls team. In this role you will sit within our Project Delivery function and support cost control activities within an assigned project area. As Project Cost Controller, you will work closely with Project Managers, Area Managers, EPCM partners, Finance, Procurement, Planning, and the wider Project Controls team. You will help ensure that project costs are accurately tracked, forecast, and reported, providing reliable financial information to support project execution and decision-making. Specific to this role, the day-to-day tasks will include the following but as we are a growing company with very little silos between teams, other tasks might be included as well. Support cost control activities within an assigned project area, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and project objectives Review and analyze cost reports, forecasts, commitments, accruals, and change orders from EPCM contractors and suppliers Prepare cost forecasts, variance analyses, cash flow information, and monthly reporting Monitor project cost performance and identify trends, risks, opportunities, and deviations Work with Project Managers, Area Managers, Finance, Procurement, Planning, and EPCM partners to ensure accurate cost information Support change management activities and assess the cost impact of project changes Maintain project cost reports, dashboards, and supporting cost control documentation Contribute to reliable and transparent project reporting throughout the execution phase What you’ll bring You’re curious and believe that real progress happens when we work together. You’re not afraid to challenge old ways of thinking and you treat others with respect while doing it. At Stegra, we value people who take initiative, build trust, and help create a workplace where everyone can do their best. Specific to this role, we would like to see that you can tick off a fair amount of the boxes below 3+ years of relevant experience in project cost control, project controls, commercial project support, or a similar role Experience from industrial, construction, infrastructure, or EPCM project environments is considered an advantage Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Good understanding of project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and deviations in project cost data Experience using Excel, cost control systems, reporting tools, or similar project controls software Good understanding of project delivery processes across engineering, procurement, and construction Strong communication and collaboration skills with fluency in English; Swedish is considered an advantage Benefits at Stegra At Stegra, you’ll join a company where your work has real impact on the climate, the industry, and future generations. We’re building a culture rooted in safety, trust, and inclusion, where people feel supported to grow and thrive. You’ll receive fair, competitive compensation aligned with collective agreements, along with benefits like up to 30 days of paid vacation, occupational pension, parental benefits, and insurance. If you need support with relocation or immigration, our relocation department will help guide you through the process, whether it’s permits, housing or other practical matters. You can also enjoy perks like subsidized gym memberships and bike leases, plus the everyday benefits of life closer to nature. Read more about Benefits at Stegra here. This is Stegra Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat. By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But thi

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