Project Controls Manager (Cost)

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

14h•$130,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Construction Cost Controls Manager to support data center and mission critical capital programs. This primarily remote role will manage cost controls across tenant fit-outs, retrofits, technology modernization, connectivity projects, and ground-up construction. The ideal candidate can deliver accurate financial insight, identify risks early, and support informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in construction cost controls, project controls, cost management, commercial management, or capital project delivery.
Experience supporting complex construction programs, preferably within data centers, mission critical facilities, industrial, technology, or infrastructure environments.
Strong knowledge of forecasting, cash flow, change management, invoice review, accruals, purchase orders, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, paired with strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, systems, workflows, and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tenant fit-outs, retrofits, technology modernization, connectivity projects, or ground-up data center construction.
Familiarity with Unifier, eBuilder, Procore, Power BI, Tableau, Primavera P6, Oracle, SAP, or similar PMIS and ERP systems.
Professional certification such as CCP, CEP, PSP, PMP, MRICS, CCM, or another AACE credential.

Responsibilities

Manage budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, cash flow, accruals, work-in-place, and estimate-at-completion reporting.
Review contractor and vendor invoices, payment applications, change orders, labor and unit rates, markups, and supporting documentation.
Maintain cost risk registers, monitor mitigation actions, and escalate budget or forecast concerns.
Prepare monthly cost reports, variance explanations, executive summaries, and ad hoc financial analyses.
Ensure data accuracy across project controls, finance, procurement, and reporting systems.
Support purchase orders, contract administration, compliance documentation, audit readiness, and financial closeout.
Partner with construction, project controls, finance, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and delivery teams to resolve cost issues.