Cost Controller (m/w/d)

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• On-site

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our construction team based in Germany. By joining us, you will be a key player in establishing Northvolt Drei and contribute to building one of the largest European battery factories.

About the job - A Cost Controller at Northvolt is responsible for managing and controlling costs associated with the construction project. They ensure that projects are completed within budget and on schedule by monitoring and analyzing costs and providing recommendations to project teams.

About the team - You will be part of the Northvolt project team of about 40 employees that will have the overall responsibility of this mega project based in Heide Germany.

About the work environment - The office is currently located in Hamburg with an outreach to Heide, Schleswig-Holstein where the giga-factory will be built. Please don’t apply if you are not willing to move to site.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement cost control procedures and processes
• Analyze and report on project costs, including budgets, forecasts, and actual expenditures
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that cost requirements are met
• Monitor and control costs associated with labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Evaluate and manage risks associated with project costs and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Provide support in dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation

In addition to these, a Cost Controller at Northvolt must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines. They must also have a strong commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They should possess good communication skills to report their findings and recommendations to stakeholders. They should also be able to work well in a team environment and possess a collaborative mindset.

Northvolt is an equal opportunity employer. We're a diverse group of individuals, united by a common mission, who recognise that while our actions as individuals have a role to play in driving Northvolt towards its goals, we always seek to move forward as a team. We offer you an open and welcoming atmosphere where we win as a team – and fail as a team. Northvolt is growing at the speed of light and we are a strong believer in internal career development. For us it’s important to look at your skills and potential, please refrain form including your picture and age with your application to help us with this.

Apply with CV in english or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is asap.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have :

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost control in the construction industry

• Strong knowledge of cost control procedures and processes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Familiarity with construction industry practices and procedures

• Proficiency in cost control software and Microsoft Office applications.

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.