Cost Control Manager
About The Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Lead cost control activities for all shipbuilding projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting. Manage preparation of cost reports, including variance analyses. Control budget adjustments from approved make-or-buys, owner's change orders, and other budget transfers with relevant parties. Support Make-or-Buy evaluations. Maintain project change order logs. Prepare T&M and Turnkey subcontractor accruals on a monthly basis. Support the Director of Project Estimating and Cost Control in the preparation of executive-level financial summaries and presentations. Ensure all cost reporting aligns with company policies, cost management standards, and audit requirements. Supervise and mentor Cost Analysts and other staff in cost tracking, data analysis, and SAP reporting functions. Partner with production management to reconcile labor, subcontractor, and material costs. Participate in financial and operational audits, providing data and documentation as required. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with SAP, BI reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Integrity and commitment to company values.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in cost control, project accounting, or financial management in a construction, manufacturing, or shipbuilding environment.
- Strong understanding of HPSI cost structures.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.
- Experience managing teams and developing cost control systems.
Nice To Haves
- International and/or shipyard experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost control activities for all shipbuilding projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting.
- Manage preparation of cost reports, including variance analyses.
- Control budget adjustments from approved make-or-buys, owner's change orders, and other budget transfers with relevant parties.
- Support Make-or-Buy evaluations.
- Maintain project change order logs.
- Prepare T&M and Turnkey subcontractor accruals on a monthly basis.
- Support the Director of Project Estimating and Cost Control in the preparation of executive-level financial summaries and presentations.
- Ensure all cost reporting aligns with company policies, cost management standards, and audit requirements.
- Supervise and mentor Cost Analysts and other staff in cost tracking, data analysis, and SAP reporting functions.
- Partner with production management to reconcile labor, subcontractor, and material costs.
- Participate in financial and operational audits, providing data and documentation as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and company objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
