Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Finance
PC

Cost Controller - Geothermal Drilling Project

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.The Woodlands, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Cost Controller on this geothermal drilling project, you'll gain invaluable experience managing significant budgets and directly contributing to the success of a vital energy initiative, with a competitive hourly rate of $80-$85 and comprehensive benefits. This role is ideal for experienced finance professionals with a background in drilling or major infrastructure projects who excel at detailed financial analysis and reporting. Seize this opportunity to grow your career and make a tangible impact!

Quick Overview

Salary
$80 - $85/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
The Woodlands, TX, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Microsoft ExcelStakeholder Management

Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Cost Controller - Geothermal Drilling Project. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in The Woodlands, TX (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-27938

Pay Range: $80/hr - $85/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and control project expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, and earned value metrics.
  • Track drilling, equipment, contractor, and material costs.
  • Analyze budget and schedule variances and provide recommendations for cost optimization.
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and progress measurement activities.
  • Develop and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and project performance analysis.
  • Coordinate with project managers to integrate cost and schedule information for management reporting.
  • Support change management and evaluate cost impacts of scope changes.
  • Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
  • Maintain cost control systems and project financial records.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

  • Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of cost control and project controls experience in drilling, oil & gas, geothermal, mining, or major infrastructure projects.
  • Experience supporting project management functions, scheduling, and progress reporting.
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting, project scheduling tools, cost management systems, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of drilling operations and project controls is required.


Our client is a leading Oil & Gas Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy .

Similar jobs