Cost Control Specialist
About The Position
Cumming Group is seeking a Cost Control Specialist based at a project site in Portland, Oregon. The role tracks, manages, and analyzes costs for public construction projects, including budgets, actual costs, estimates to complete, revisions, and cash flow. The specialist supports projects throughout their lifecycle, from cost planning and contractor payment review through change management and financial closeout. The position works with project managers, construction managers, contractors, engineers, and consultants to support cost reporting, contract administration, procurement, and funding allocation across multiple capital improvement projects. The role also supports federally funded project cost and eligibility analyses, including FAA grant reimbursement and closeout documentation. This is a full-time role with a stated annual base salary range of $97,400.00 to $129,866.68. Cumming Group offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) and matching; paid time off and holidays; short- and long-term disability; and an Employee Assistance Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 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
- 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 project 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 activities 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
