Cost Control Specialist

Cumming Management Group•Lake Oswego, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Controls Specialist to work at a project site in Portland, Oregon. The role tracks, manages, and analyzes program costs—including budgets, actual costs, estimates to complete, and revisions—and produces regular cash-flow and cost-tracking reports for public construction projects. The specialist supports multiple capital improvement projects and works with project managers, construction managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in the construction field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and Bluebeam Revu.
Detail-oriented, with effective organization and coordination skills.
Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge of construction cost accounting, including setting up budgets, commitments, actual costs, remaining costs, potential and approved change orders, and estimates to complete.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Knowledge of Expedition/CM13, Procore, Unifier, and eBuilder.
Previous work experience on a public sector project.

Responsibilities

Manage construction project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash-flow analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
Review contractors’ pay applications, validate quantities, reconcile costs, and confirm payments are supported by contract documents and field records.
Perform cost and eligibility analyses for federally funded projects, including FAA grant reimbursement and closeout documentation.
Review and evaluate change orders, contract modifications, and claims for cost accuracy, contract compliance, and funding eligibility.
Track commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) to identify cost trends and potential budget risks.
Coordinate construction meetings with project managers, construction managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants.
Prepare monthly cost reports and budget updates for project managers and construction managers.
Maintain project controls databases and accurate documentation of contracts, payment records, change orders, and project correspondence.
Support procurement, contract administration, and funding allocation for multiple capital improvement projects.
Analyze construction quantities, material documentation, and supporting records to verify contractor billing and project progress.
Develop and improve spreadsheets, reporting tools, and cost-tracking systems to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Assist with project closeout by reconciling final quantities, validating contract costs, and preparing final financial documentation.