Cost Manager

Suffolk Construction•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram . At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here . Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances. The Role The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Cost Manager is an expert in cost tracking tasks associated with a large high-profile Data Center Projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field preferred though not required.
Three or more years of related experience.
Thorough knowledge of Procore and budget management
Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills.
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work and Professionalism
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail oriented.
Dedicated and hard working.

Nice To Haves

Experience in forensic auditing of a project a plus
Construction accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain Change Event files in Suffolk’s Project Management Software.
Conducting forensic audits on Procore budget management system
Solicit, receive, and audit Subcontractor change event pricing for compliance with Suffolk requirements.
Receive and audit Subcontractor extra work orders for compliance with Suffolk requirements.
With guidance from the Project Management Team, issue Subcontractor Change Orders and track to final completion.
Assist Project Managers with preparation of Owner Change Orders.
Assist Project Controller and Project Managers with cost studies and projections as requested for various supplies, utilities, and other expenses.
Assist Project Managers in procurement of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
Work closely with Project Management team and Project Controller on all facets of project accounting and office administration issues.