Senior Cost Control Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Manage large-scale construction and infrastructure project budgets from start to finish.

• Guide and mentor the onsite cost team, ensuring compliance with cost control procedures.

• Develop and verify project budgets while monitoring financial performance during the project lifecycle.

• Review construction contract documents, assess, approve, document, and communicate change orders.

• Oversee internal change-order approval processes in line with delegation of authority protocols.

• Evaluate contractors’ requests, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, monthly progress payments, and variance reports.

• Reconcile actual spending against project budgets and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Lead and assess procurement processes, ensuring vendor and subcontractor contracts align with project budgets and terms.

• Track buyout savings and evaluate financial risks arising from subcontractor performance.

• Act as the primary financial liaison among project teams, contractors, subcontractors, finance, and external consultants.

• Organize meetings focused on financial performance, risks, and change-order updates.

• Prepare cost reports, cash flow analyses, monthly financial reviews, and forecasts.

• Assist the finance team with the monthly loan draw process and necessary documentation.

• Identify and mitigate cost-related risks while ensuring adherence to regulations, policies, and contract terms.

• Spearhead internal training and mentorship programs, sharing best practices in cost management.

• Manage third-party cost auditing teams and consultants.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, finance, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in cost control, construction, or project management, including prior experience in a senior or leadership role.

• In-depth knowledge of construction contract documents, change management, and budget control processes.

• Advanced skills in financial and project management software such as Workday, e-Builder, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed and accurate financial forecasts, track project expenses, and manage budgets throughout the project lifecycle.

• Capability to analyze complex financial data and clearly present recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• A Master’s degree or professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, or similar qualifications are advantageous.

• At least three years of experience in a leadership or management role.

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices in cost control.

• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record in team management, collaboration, and performance enhancement.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and third-party consultants.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Employee assistance program.

• Tuition assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Military leave assistance.

• QTS scholarship for dependents.

• Wellness program.

• Bonus eligibility.

• Potential equity eligibility.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.