Construction Cost Controls Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Denver, CO

9d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking an analytical and collaborative Cost Controls Manager to connect construction execution teams with finance stakeholders. The role manages project financials, forecasts cash flows, reconciles actual costs, and aligns field progress with financial performance. It combines accounting expertise with construction cost management and requires effective relationships with subcontractors and internal teams to support accurate forecasting and proactive decisions.

The position is based in Denver, Colorado, and follows a three-day hybrid in-office schedule. Travel of up to 10% may be required for company gatherings or project-site visits. Compensation is $130,000–$150,000, with a bonus offered.

The manager oversees project budgets, construction progress tracking, cost trends, subcontractor agreements and invoices, monthly close and invoicing activities, executive reporting, cash-flow forecasts, and project closeout reconciliations. The role collaborates with preconstruction, project executives, project managers, construction managers, and Finance, and supports the development of financial assumptions and processes in a growing company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in construction-industry cost controls.
• Demonstrated success managing project cost controls for large-scale construction projects on the owner’s side.
• Expertise with Procore Financial Management Tools, including Commitments, Budgets, Change Orders, and Change Events.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience working across construction, finance, and executive teams.
• Experience managing monthly closings, executive reporting, and financial summaries.
• Familiarity with subcontractor agreements, change orders, and cost impact assessments.
• Expert proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with scenario modeling and developing financial assumptions from incomplete data.
• Ability to track and analyze construction cost trends and apply insights to future project planning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing owner-side cost controls on construction budgets over $500 million is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets for all project costs and track monthly construction progress.
• Analyze spend curves and identify trends that affect schedule and performance.
• Monitor construction cost trends and provide insight and market context for future projects.
• Document historical cost data and lessons learned for future projects.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, change orders, contract modifications, and cost impact assessments.
• Build relationships with subcontractors to obtain timely and accurate financial inputs.
• Manage monthly closing activities and prepare executive summaries for leadership review.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, project executives, and project managers to align financial and operational goals.
• Develop financial assumptions when complete data is unavailable, using input from cross-functional teams.
• Help develop and refine processes and procedures in a growing company environment.
• Lead monthly invoicing and budgeting activities.
• Reconcile forecasted cash flows against actuals monthly.
• Audit subcontractor invoices and align costs with appropriate reimbursement structures.
• Reconcile actuals at project closeout to support leasing agreements and financial reporting.
• Build and maintain detailed cash-flow forecasts with subcontractors and construction managers.
• Provide real-time cost and cash-flow data to support financing models and updates.
• Support Finance with monthly, quarterly, and annual cash-flow reporting and projections.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment.
• Team-building and educational opportunities.
• Generous benefits package, including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.
• Unlimited PTO.
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager