Summary: The Lead Cost Controller forecasts, controls, and reports project costs, developing variances, trending, and analysis of expenditures while establishing priorities and providing guidance to less experienced team members. Highlights: 1. Develops and provides project variances, trending, and expenditure analysis 2. Uses specialized knowledge to solve complex and unique problems 3. May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and guide less experienced team members **Title:** Lead Cost Controller Forecasts, controls, and reports project costs needed within an organization. Develops and provides project variances, trending and analysis of expenditures, and completion reports. Reviews project costs incurred by category, calculates future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates and risk analysis. Under general direction, uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems. Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of project controls to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 10\+ years of experience.