Project Cost Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Mount Pleasant, WI

About The Position

OVERVIEW We are currently seeking a Project Cost Manager for our Data Center Group in Mount Pleasant, WI. We are ideally seeking a candidate with construction cost management experience. Are you someone who trusts your instincts and has confidence in your ability as a leader? When you see potential in others, do you invest in it? Do you have a proven track record of leading functional teams while successfully creating and delivering impactful solutions for your clients? Do you inspire others to want to do their very best every day? If yes, then keep reading! Walsh Project Managers organize and initiate structure, but also have a sense of flexibility and make changes where needed. They build lasting infrastructure but also enjoy the ability to build lasting relationships. They empower a sense of responsibility and hold themselves accountable for profitability and business outcomes. They maintain our culture by creating a family out of their project teams. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Requirements

4+ years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance related degree preferred
Construction Cost Management background strongly preferred
Experience in managing construction teams
Success in client relationships

Responsibilities

Responsible for training and mentoring Project Cost Engineers and Administrative Assistants
Ensure a timely and accurate owner billing process, establishing processes for reviews and billing submissions.
Ensure timely submission of changes and compliance with prime contract requirements.
Establish and oversee processes for internal and external change reviews.
Integral part of the internal and external cash flow of the project.
Monitor established processes to ensure project expectations are met.
Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
Work closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
Work closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, and clients.
Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
Ensure quality, accuracy, consistency, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.