Project Cost Control Specialist

Baker Construction•Idaho Falls, ID

About The Position

The Project Cost Control Specialist gathers and analyzes project information to produce reports tracking time, quantities, and costs for a specific construction project. The specialist reviews this information with the project team and recommends adjustments and improvements intended to increase project profitability. The role supports project financial and operational processes, maintains project logs, and champions a safe work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related construction experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education, construction experience, and/or training.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business-related periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with computers and programs such as Timberline, Primavera, BIM, Filenet, and Bindr.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to understand cost accounting.
Ability to provide strong internal customer service and constructive feedback to improve project profitability.
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to understand and use contracts, specifications, drawings, and scope of work.

Responsibilities

Use the JMP process to gather project cost information, including the project schedule, time and quantities, and updated daily logs.
Analyze project cost information and recommend adjustments to daily cost targets and goals.
Recommend cost savings through procurement, delivery scheduling, resource management, manpower loading, and equipment scheduling.
Collaborate with the project team on pending change orders, budget revisions, procurements, financial reports, billings, cash management reports, time approvals, and invoice approvals.
Generate weekly cost reports and draft the monthly financial report.
May prepare and process subcontract changes and billing for approval by the Controls or Project Manager.
May oversee inventory management, supplier billing, and stored materials billings.
Maintain project logs, including concrete and rebar logs.
Champion an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment for the project.
Follow and promote safety guidelines and procedures, including wearing PPE on jobsites and remaining aware of surroundings.