Project Cost Manager

Integra • Remote, TX

14h • Remote

About The Position

Integra is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Project Cost Manager to support the financial performance of current and future construction projects. The role partners closely with Construction and Project Management teams to provide visibility into project costs, budget performance, forecasting, change management, and financial risk. It is a full-time remote position, with hours dictated by business needs and travel of up to 30% based on business and project needs.

The Project Cost Manager supports cost controls and contract administration across projects, reviews and reconciles financial information, prepares cost reporting and forecasts, and helps ensure project records are complete and audit-ready. The position also supports broader Construction team cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and financial planning as needed. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Integra delivers turnkey solutions for data center infrastructure and manages phases including site selection, design, manufacturing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and warranty. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Integra provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants who need them during the hiring process.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project cost management, project controls, construction finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with forecasting, cost reporting, change management, accruals, and earned value.
• Strong understanding of construction cost-control principles and project financial management.
• Experience reviewing project budgets, cost reports, commitments, invoices, change orders, and forecasts.
• Experience supporting contract administration and change-control processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial-reporting skills.
• Ability to identify cost trends, variances, and risks and communicate findings clearly to project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy across multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across Construction, Project Management, Finance, and external project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining communication and accountability across project teams.
• Ability to travel up to 30% based on business and project needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Understanding of GMP structures and Schedules of Values.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project-management/project-controls tools.
• Construction, real estate development, mission-critical, or data center experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Construction Managers and Project Management teams to understand project costs, financial exposure, and potential risks.
• Monitor and communicate project budget status, actual expenditures, forecasted costs, scope changes, and overall financial performance.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and recommend actions to support proactive financial decisions.
• Maintain cost controls for labor, expenses, subcontractor costs, and other project expenditures.
• Review general contractor cost reports and validate the accuracy and completeness of project financial information.
• Reconcile general contractor actual costs against the GMP, Schedule of Values, approved budgets, and project commitments.
• Manage and support contract administration, including retention, terms and conditions, insurance requirements, allowances, contingency, and incentives.
• Track financial and contractual documentation, including change orders, invoices, payments, lien releases, and supporting records.
• Coordinate and participate in change-control, cost-review, and project-financial meetings.
• Support the preparation and administration of monthly pay applications.
• Develop and maintain internal project cost-reporting packages that clearly show financial performance and project status.
• Prepare project progress and cost reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Monitor project costs and expenditures and assist with quarterly and fiscal year-end analysis, forecasting, accruals, and project-status confirmation.
• Track cost impacts, approvals, commitments, and forecast adjustments in support of change-management processes.
• Monitor performance against approved budgets and forecasts, and escalate material variances or emerging risks.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure project cost information is complete, current, and audit-ready.
• Support the broader Construction team with cost analysis, reporting, forecasting, and financial planning as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities recognizing results and contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Voluntary benefits options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Education assistance and tuition support.
• Retirement and savings programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed