Project Controls Specialist (Cost Manager)

Arcadis•Philadelphia, PA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Project Controls Specialist (Cost Manager) to assist with Capital Project Controls activities, including estimating, cost management, planning/scheduling, risk management, change management, and contract management. This role supports the design and construction phases of capital projects for a pharmaceutical client, working closely with the project management team and other staff. The position requires supporting multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and involves cost, financial, commercial, and schedule controls experience, ideally within the commercial sector.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Capable of executing technical and analytical functions.
Well organized with strong communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience.
5 – 10 years of relevant experience.
Excellent written and oral communications skills required as well as the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Understanding of construction means and methodology.
Ability to read and understand design information.
Experience using cost and scheduling software including Primavera P6 & SAP.

Nice To Haves

Professional license or working towards a professional license (RICS, CCM, AACE).

Responsibilities

Provide support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide project level reports including detailed analysis of project cost and changes.
Support the Project Management team in reporting current months Work In Place and future forecasts.
Maintain and control project budgets from design concept through to project completion.
Assist with control of total project costs (direct and indirect costs).
Perform regular project health checks to ensure they remain within budget.
Support change management activities including project change requests and updating project change control logs.
Execute change processes, including RFA / RFI Submittal Log updates, and assure alignment with budget, schedule, or risk impacts.
Complete cost validation and quantity surveying on an as needed basis.
Reconcile project costs during the project lifecycle and support financial closeout as required.
Reconcile program and project controls data with the client’s fiscal and financial control systems.
Present results of cost analysis to senior staff and clients.
Conduct monthly audits of invoices and Purchase Orders on behalf of the Project Manager.
Support the Project Manager with all aspects of the bidding process, including RFP preparation and analysis of bids.
Provide support to the project controls delivery lead with capital and finance driven reports.