Project Controls / Cost Manager

Cumming Group•USA Client Site - New Jersey, NJ

1d•$106,800 - $142,400•Onsite

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Requirements

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
4+ years' experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, commercial real estate, or corporate facilities projects.
Previous experience supporting an owner's representative or owner-side capital project management team.
Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise financial/project management systems.
Experience supporting multiple capital projects across different geographic locations.
Understanding of Construction in Progress (CIP), capital-versus-expense treatment, and asset capitalization processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly project cost reports, including estimate-to-complete and full-funding forecasts.
Track actual costs, commitments, and approved or pending change orders.
Monitor project contingency utilization and provide reporting on contingency drawdowns.
Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts across P1, P2, and P3 reporting periods.
Review cost forecasts and financial performance with GREWS Project Managers.
Support quarterly Construction in Progress (CIP) reviews.
Provide guidance on capital versus expense classification in coordination with project stakeholders.
Support asset capitalization upon project completion and Ready for Intended Use (RIU).
Review monthly Construction Manager and Architect/Engineer invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance.
Validate invoices against project progress, approved budgets, and contractual terms.
Prepare invoice review and approval documentation.
Review construction contracts, scopes of work, bid documents, and commercial provisions.
Support trade bid reviews, including evaluation of allowances and alignment with technical requirements.
Lead and facilitate Potential Change Order (PCO) governance meetings with Construction Managers.
Review proposed change orders against the Scope of Work, Master Service Agreements, contracts, and bid documentation.
Validate proposed change order scope, rates, markups, and contractual coverage.
Assess the financial impact of project changes and ensure accurate cost reporting.
Coordinate and generate Project Change Requests as required.
Work closely with GREWS Project Managers and Global Engineering to maintain project financial controls.
Provide timely, accurate, and transparent cost reporting to support management decisions.
Coordinate with construction teams, vendors, finance, and other stakeholders.
Maintain consistent project controls processes across geographically dispersed capital projects.
Support project closeout, financial reconciliation, and capitalization activities.