Cost Control Manager
About The Position
As Control Manager, you will be responsible for managing project cost control activities to ensure accurate financial reporting, proactive cost management, and compliance with company cost control standards. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Accounting, and executive leadership to support strong financial performance across assigned projects. This position is ideal for a detail‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment and can translate complex cost data into clear, actionable insights. Location You will work at our enterprise headquarters in Detroit, MI.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7 years’ experience in cost control, project accounting, or financial management in a project‑based environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and leadership.
- Experience working with cost control systems and financial reporting tools.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with CMiC or comparable project cost systems.
- Ability to build trust with project teams, executives, finance, and clients.
- Strong process ownership mindset.
- Ability to influence across functions and solve complex financial challenges.
- High emotional intelligence with a collaborative leadership style.
Responsibilities
- Manage cost control activities on assigned projects, including budgets, forecasts, cost‑to‑complete updates, and variance analysis.
- Monitor project financial performance and identify cost risks, trends, and opportunities.
- Maintain accurate cost reports, contingency logs, and change tracking documentation.
- Partner with Project Managers, Estimators, and Accounting to establish and maintain accurate project budgets.
- Regularly update forecasts to reflect current project conditions and approved changes.
- Ensure alignment between revenue, costs, and contract requirements.
- Prepare and review detailed cost reports for project teams and leadership.
- Perform variance analysis between actual, budgeted, and forecasted costs, providing clear explanations and recommendations.
- Support leadership with timely and reliable cost intelligence.
- Support preparation and review of owner billings, subcontractor pay applications, and related financial documentation.
- Track approved and pending change orders and ensure timely incorporation into cost systems.
- Collaborate with Accounting during month‑end close, audits, and reconciliations.
- Supervise and support 1–3 Cost Control Analysts, providing day‑to‑day guidance, workload prioritization, and technical oversight.
- Review analysts’ cost reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Coach and develop team members on cost control standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Promote consistency, accountability, and quality across cost control deliverables.
- Partner with Cost Control leadership on performance feedback, development planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with corporate cost control guidelines, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost control processes and reporting accuracy.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Cost Control Analysts and Coordinators as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
